Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.3 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 (Mazda RX-8) 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 | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 42 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 120 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 22 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 145 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4000 | |
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