Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 46 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.9 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) 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 | 40 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 12 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`918 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
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