Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes CLK is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 5.4 (petrol)
2.0 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes E class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
520 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
