Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2007

 
Mercedes CLK
2003 - 2005
Mercedes C class
2007 - 2011
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP231 HP
Torque: 310 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds7.2 seconds
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes CLK engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.99.4
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km10.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres66 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 560 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway920 km on highway
550 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km420'000 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 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler CrossfireInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.58 m
Width: 1.74 m1.77 m
Height: 1.41 m1.45 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 litres475 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
390 litresno data
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 meters10.84 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.039999999999999 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`185no 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 235 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 60006000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLK has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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