BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.40 m
Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
440 litres
Mercedes CLK has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 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 3 series.
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.
