Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes SLK have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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`030 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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