Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 37 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) 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: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 24 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 380 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 71 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| 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 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
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