Mercedes CLK 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLK torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes E class. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 105 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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