Mercedes CLK 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 78 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (SAAB 9-3) 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 | 420'000 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 | 7 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. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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