Mercedes CLK 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 13.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | 350 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 24 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 000 | |
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