Mercedes CLK 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 85 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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