Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CL 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: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 42 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 14 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 2600 | |
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