Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Honda Prelude 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 193 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 211 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP less power than Honda Prelude, but torque is 69 NM more than Honda Prelude. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 520'000 km | 390'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Prelude might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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