Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Toyota Celica 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 108 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 161 NM more than Toyota Celica. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.9 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| 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 Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E | |
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 15 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 283 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 137 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| 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`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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