Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK 2002 engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes CLK 2005, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes CLK 2005. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK 2002 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 2002 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK 2002 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 2002 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2005, 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`030 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4800 | |
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