Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 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 | |
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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`060 | 2`170 | |
| 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 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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