Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Mercedes E 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.82 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 18 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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`010 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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