Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes R klase | |
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 105 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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