Mercedes CLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2000

 
Mercedes CLK
2000 - 2002
BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.3 Petrol2.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 197 HP170 HP
Torque: 280 NM210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds9.3 seconds
Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes CLK engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.59.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km10.2 l/100km
By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway860 km on highway
620 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.49 m
Width: 1.72 m1.76 m
Height: 1.37 m1.37 m
Mercedes CLK is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 420 litres410 litres
Mercedes CLK has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`925
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Mercedes CLK has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better
Average price (€): 20003000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLK has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
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