Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Citroen C4 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 60 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 37 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 314 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 121 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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