Mercedes CLK 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 24 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Despite less power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
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 | 2`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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