Mercedes E class 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Mercedes CLK have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 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`405 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
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