Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Alfa Romeo GT have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLK torque is 35 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 16 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 320 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 115 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4200 | |
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