Mercedes CLK 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 68 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2006 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 2006 1.8 engine Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 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 |
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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): | 2`145 | 1`930 | |
| 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 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
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