Mercedes CLK 1997 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLK is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.3 (petrol) | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 279 HP | 105 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 400 NM | 165 - 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 11.5 seconds | 6.5 - 14 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 11.2 | 5.5 - 11.0 | |
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Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`853 kg | ~ 1`964 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`355 kg | ~ 1`460 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 498 kg | ~ 504 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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