Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| 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 | 5.3 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 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 12.8 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 254 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 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: | 2`225 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`745 kg | 1`762 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 548 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 4600 | |
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