Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK 2003 and Mercedes CLK 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK 2003 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 2003 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK 2003 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 480 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK 2005 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK 2003 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4800 | |
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