Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 22 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 10 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 300'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.65 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 26 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 235 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 41 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 400 | |
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