Mercedes CLK engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW Z3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
8.0
The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 225 litres more fuel.
Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 55 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
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165 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 Z3, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`020
1`435
Safety:
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Quality:
Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better
