Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Ford Mustang 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Mustang) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 427 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 154 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Ford Mustang. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 13.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 6.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mustang, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 930 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 12 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Mustang may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 10 000 | |
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