Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Hyundai Coupe 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 139 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 54 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 165 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 Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 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 (Hyundai Coupe) 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 | 460'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Lantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 23 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 362 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
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