Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 32 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.0 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 29 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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