Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| 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): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 |
no data | 540 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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