Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK 2003 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes CLK 2005, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLK 2005. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK 2003 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 2003 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK 2003 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 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 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, 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 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK 2005 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK 2003 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4800 | |
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