Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 47 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 103 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.7 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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 (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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 46 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 19 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 241 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 179 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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