Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 88 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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 | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLK is 11 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 405 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 15 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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