Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 322 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 97 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 12.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider 2006: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
| 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 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 11 400 | |
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