Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.1
Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
860 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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:
4.80 m
4.57 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.37 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
420 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.7 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.
