Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.8 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 (Mitsubishi Eclipse) 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 | 263 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 113 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 444 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 9 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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