Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Hyundai Coupe 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 20 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 600 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 400'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 Hyundai Coupe 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Coupe 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.33 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 25 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 312 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 123 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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