Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 12 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5800 | |
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