Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK 1999 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLK 2003, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLK 2003. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Mercedes CLK 1999 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK 1999 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 440'000 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 CLK 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2003 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 1999 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2003, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK 1999 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK 1999 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK 2003. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7400 | |
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