Mercedes E class 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 105 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4800 | |
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