Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 63 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 49 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
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