Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 500 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 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 | 4.61 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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