Mercedes CLK 2006 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: | 184 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 62 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): | 8.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 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 2.9 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 | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 | 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 2006 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 2006 1.8 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine: The BMW N43B16 is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine developed from the larger N43B20 and used in BMW models with the 16i designation. Compared with the older N42B18, it received direct fuel injection, a higher 12:1 compression ratio, and a Siemens MSD 81.2 engine management system, but lost the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 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, 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: | 2`020 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5200 | |
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