Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Citroen Xsara 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 193 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 26 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xsara) 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 | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 40 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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