Mercedes CLK 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 460'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 375 kg | 395 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5200 | |
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