Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| 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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 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 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
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): | 2`115 | 2`240 | |
| 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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