Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLK torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.9 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 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... 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`050 | 2`015 | |
| 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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