Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK 2005 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes CLK 2002, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes CLK 2002. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK 2005 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 2005 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK 2005 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 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 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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 2005 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 2005 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK 2002, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 435 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3000 | |
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