Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 88 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.9 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 700'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | |
| 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: | 4.00 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 57 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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