Mercedes CLK 2000 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 48 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 260 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 9000 | |
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