Mercedes CLK 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 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: | 480'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 350 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 24 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 000 | |
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