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 | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`070 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 375 kg | 530 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK 1999 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 procentiem less than Mercedes CLK 2003. Therefore, Mercedes CLK 2003 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 9600 | |
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