Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2003 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 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 63 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
348 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 131 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 42 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`645 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`310 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 335 kg | 545 kg | |
| Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 63 procentiem less than Mercedes CLK. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8800 | |
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