Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Ford Cougar 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 54 HP more power than Ford Cougar, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Ford Cougar. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
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The Ford Cougar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Cougar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Cougar) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Ford Mondeo | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLK is 13 cm shorter than the Ford Cougar, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes CLK has 10 litres less trunk space than the Ford Cougar. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Cougar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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