Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 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): | 2`225 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 15 000 | |
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