Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 11 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 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 2600 | |
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