Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, 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 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLK is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 24 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 15 000 | |
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