Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 21 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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5200 | |
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