Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 585 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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