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: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes ML, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 14.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 18.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 5.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.80 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 | 3200 | |
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