Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006

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Mercedes CLK
2003 - 2005
Mercedes E class
2006 - 2009
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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 Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 5.4 (petrol)1.8 - 6.2 (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.

Performance

Power: 163 - 367 HP136 - 514 HP
Torque: 240 - 510 NM250 - 730 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 - 10.5 seconds4.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 - 12.36.3 - 14.3
Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more 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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.82 m
Width: 1.74 m1.82 m
Height: 1.41 m1.45 m
Mercedes CLK is smaller.
Mercedes CLK is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 276 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
390 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage space.
Mercedes CLK has 264 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.5 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`174 kg~ 2`243 kg
Net weight:~ 1`649 kg~ 1`650 kg
Load capacity:~ 525 kg~ 593 kg
Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 88004400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLK has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Mercedes E klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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