Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK 1999 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes CLK 2003, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes CLK 2003. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 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 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK 1999 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK 2003, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK 1999 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK 1999 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK 2003. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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