Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Chrysler Crossfire 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 55 HP less power than Chrysler Crossfire, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Chrysler Crossfire. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 Chrysler Crossfire engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 59 cm longer than the Chrysler Crossfire, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 215 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 220 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chrysler Crossfire, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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