Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
11.1 l/100km
By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 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 15 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:
590 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
830 km on highway
580 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class 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
10 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.45 m
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
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.
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
