Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 14.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.80 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 42 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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