Mercedes SL 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2006 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 7200 | |
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