Mercedes CLK 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 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 (SAAB 9-3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 237 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 58 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
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