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 | 1.74 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, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 3200 | |
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