Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 9.9 seconds | 11.9 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 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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): | no data | 1`900 | |
| 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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