Mercedes SL 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.8 - 7.3 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 525 HP | 136 - 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 750 NM | 190 - 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 9.8 seconds | 8.1 - 12.8 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLK. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 - 15.9 | 9.4 - 10.6 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 237 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`207 kg | ~ 2`013 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`829 kg | ~ 1`537 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 378 kg | ~ 476 kg | |
| Mercedes SL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mercedes CLK. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 3800 | |
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