Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 66 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| 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 | 9600 | |
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