Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 199 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6000 | |
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