Mercedes CLK and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.4
11.1
Real fuel consumption:
11.2 l/100km
11.8 l/100km
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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
540 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
970 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
11 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.57 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.42 m
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
520 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 100 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.
