Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 20 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 15 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 320 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 115 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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