Mercedes CLK 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 13 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 19 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. 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 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.8 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2200 | |
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