Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLK is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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