Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 130 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 10 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 Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 555 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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