Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.4
The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.41 m
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
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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
