Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 31 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Fabia) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLK is 57 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 300 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 120 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3600 | |
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