Mercedes E class 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 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 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.8 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 4800 | |
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