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:
136 HP
133 HP
Torque:
190 NM
179 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
9.2 seconds
Mercedes CLK engine produces 3 HP more power than Honda Prelude, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Honda Prelude. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.2
Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
820 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Prelude) 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:
580'000 km
420'000 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:
8 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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
4.54 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.32 m
Mercedes CLK is 3 cm longer than the Honda Prelude, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Honda Prelude.
