Mercedes CLK 1998 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 43 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 237 litres | 110 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 127 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| 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`030 | 1`630 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7400 | |
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