Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 84 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.1 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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): | no data | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 4600 | |
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