Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.7 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLK is 30 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2400 | |
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