Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Toyota Celica 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 81 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 143 NM more than Toyota Celica. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (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 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Celica 1999 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Celica 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 23 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 (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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