Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 32 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.7 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 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 159, 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: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 9 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 405 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLK has 15 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. The Alfa Romeo 159 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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