Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 12 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5800 | |
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