Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 1997 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK 1997 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes CLK 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK 1997 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 1997 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK 1997 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 440'000 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 1997 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CLK 1997 is smaller. Mercedes CLK 1997 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2005, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK 1997 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 435 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK 1997 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK 1997 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4800 | |
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