Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 38 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.1 | |
|
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.22 m | |
|
Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 67 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 145 litres | |
|
Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 131 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLK has
|
Mazda MX-5 has
| |