Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 99 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 (Opel Astra) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 5 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 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 38 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 2200 | |
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