Mercedes CLK 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 103 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 765 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 610'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLK is 49 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 237 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 448 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 33 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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