Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 199 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6000 | |
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