Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK 2003 engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes CLK 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK 2003 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK 2003 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 2003 could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK 2003 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK 2006 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK 2003 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4800 | |
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