Mercedes CLK 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 263 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.8 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 400'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on SAAB 900 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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