Mercedes CLK 1998 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 53 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger. Mercedes CLK is 55 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 237 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 72 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7600 | |
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