Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 13 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.2 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 29 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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