Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 44 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3400 | |
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