Mercedes CLK 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
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 | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 210 litres | |
Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 66 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`025 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | average | |
Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 7200 | 9200 | |
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