Mercedes C class 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 1999

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Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Mercedes CLK
1999 - 2002
Body: SedanCoupe
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLK can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 5.4 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes C class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 115 - 354 HP136 - 347 HP
Torque: 185 - 540 NM190 - 510 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 - 12.1 seconds5.4 - 11.5 seconds
In general, Mercedes CLK are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 - 11.59.3 - 11.7
On average, the Mercedes C class petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mercedes CLK.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.57 m
Width: 1.73 m1.72 m
Height: 1.43 m1.37 m
Mercedes C class is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres420 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK.
Gross weight: ~ 2`010 kg~ 1`869 kg
Net weight:~ 1`462 kg~ 1`426 kg
Load capacity:~ 548 kg~ 443 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Mercedes CLK. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 14002800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mercedes CLK has
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
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