Mercedes CLK 1999 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: | 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 | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 13.5 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 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, 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 ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`070 | 3`365 | |
| 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 65 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3400 | |
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