Mercedes CLK 2000 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 34 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 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 620 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) | |
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`050 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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