Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 14.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 16.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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