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):
10.8
10.9
Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
810 km on highway
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
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
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.
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
