Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK 1999 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK 1999 engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes CLK 2003, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK 2003. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK 1999 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2003, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK 1999 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 1999 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2003, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK 1999 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK 1999 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK 2003. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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