Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 600 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 63 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 348 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 131 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 42 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 4400 | |
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