Mercedes CLK 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 7.2 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 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 11.1 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 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 10 800 | |
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