Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
Mercedes CLK engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 53 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
880 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.00 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.29 m | |
Mercedes CLK is 57 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLK is 9 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 145 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`530 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | high | |
Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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