Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 73 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf) 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 | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLK is 49 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 448 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2400 | |
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