Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2007

 
Mercedes CLK
2005 - 2009
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP272 HP
Torque: 300 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds6.7 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes CLK engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.57.7
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km9.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLKInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 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 m4.58 m
Width: 1.74 m1.78 m
Height: 1.42 m1.38 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 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data350 litres
Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes CLK has 66 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0352`135
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 72009800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLK has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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