Mercedes C class 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 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 litres | 420 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`935 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`460 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 425 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
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