Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Toyota Celica 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 32 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Toyota Celica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, 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 | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) 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 | 280'000 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 | 12 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 Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 22 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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