Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 264 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 485 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 10 200 | |
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