Mercedes CLK 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 170 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 210 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 9 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 BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, 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. | |||
| 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 BMW 6 sērija 2004 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 350 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 24 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 40 litres). | |||
| 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`135 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 600 | |
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