Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes SL 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.8 - 5.4 | 3.7 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 367 HP | 245 - 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 510 NM | 350 - 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 10.5 seconds | 4.7 - 7.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLK. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 12.3 | 11.5 - 15.1 | |
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Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SL. 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 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
390 litres | 317 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`174 kg | ~ 2`188 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`649 kg | ~ 1`833 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 525 kg | ~ 355 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Mercedes SL. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 23 800 | |
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