Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 225 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
10.1
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
860 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.57 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.41 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 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
420 litres
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.
Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better