Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 56 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 240 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 36 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 14 200 | |
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