Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 44 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 76 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.9 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C70, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
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