Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Opel Tigra 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 103 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Tigra) 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 65 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 205 litres more trunk space than the Opel Tigra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Tigra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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