Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, but torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS 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. | |||
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`010 | |
| 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 | 5600 | |
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