Mercedes CLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`020 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 405 kg | 360 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5200 | |
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