Mercedes C class 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
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