Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005

 
Mercedes CLK
2003 - 2005
Mercedes CLK
2005 - 2009
Body: CabrioCoupe
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 seconds7.4 seconds
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): 10.99.2
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km9.8 l/100km
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 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 560 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
550 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
Mercedes CLK 2005 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 2003 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 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 m4.65 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.41 m1.41 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 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
390 litresno data
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 meters10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1852`035
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 60004800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLK has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes CLK has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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