Mercedes CLK 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 380'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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