Mercedes CLK 2003 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 570 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 | 7 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 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 55 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 260 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 36 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8400 | |
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