Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 43 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 630'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 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): | 1`850 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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