Mercedes C class 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 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, but torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | 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, Mercedes C class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. 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 (kg): | 2`080 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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