Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Astra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
|
Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 119 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 360 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK 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 (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: | 20 years | 7 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 Meriva | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 17 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 440 litres | |
|
Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 71 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLK has
|
Opel Astra has
| |