Mercedes C class 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
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: | 2`045 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`490 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 425 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 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 | 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 (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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