Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mercedes SL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 517 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 354 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 480 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 15.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 6.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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 Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL 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 | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 339 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 13 400 | |
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