Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| 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 | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 | 700'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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