Mercedes E class 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 74 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4800 | |
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