Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 104 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.0 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLK is 13 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 441 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 21 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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