Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 57 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 | 390'000 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 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 76 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.9 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C70, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
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