Mercedes CLK 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 17 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 (SAAB 9-3) 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 only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes CLK and SAAB 9-3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 235 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 41 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 5800 | |
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