Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Chrysler Crossfire 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 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 (Chrysler Crossfire) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 6 HP more power than Chrysler Crossfire, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Chrysler Crossfire. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 590 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 59 cm longer than the Chrysler Crossfire, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 215 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 220 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chrysler Crossfire, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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