Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 40 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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 2003 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 37 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 54 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2400 | |
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