Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 264 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 485 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9800 | |
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