Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 12.1 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 532 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 256 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`375 | |
| 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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