Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001

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Mercedes CLK
1999 - 2003
Mercedes ML
2001 - 2005
Body: CabrioCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes CLK is available with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.4 (petrol)2.7 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 136 - 347 HP163 - 347 HP
Torque: 190 - 510 NM310 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 12.8 seconds6.7 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 - 12.29.4 - 14.8
Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.64 m
Width: 1.72 m1.85 m
Height: 1.38 m1.82 m
Mercedes CLK is smaller.
Mercedes CLK is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 44 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`031~ 3`481
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

low
Average price (€): 44003400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLK has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Mercedes ML has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower price
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