Mercedes CLK 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 43 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.0 | |
Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
810 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 500'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Used also on SAAB 900 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
Mercedes CLK is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 295 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`810 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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