Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 69 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 24 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 460 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 | 160'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 19 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 7 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 Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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