Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Hyundai Coupe 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 86 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 134 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 400'000 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 | 11 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 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Coupe 2001 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Coupe 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.33 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 17 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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