Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda RX-8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 124 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 7.0 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 5.9 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 885 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 220 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`732 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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