Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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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 | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E 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 E 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 | 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 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 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 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 264 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 4600 | |
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