Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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