Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Hyundai Coupe 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 139 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 58 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 23 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 362 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 350 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Hyundai Coupe. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1000 | |
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