Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.3 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 520'000 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 SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on 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 SLK 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 | 237 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 92 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 2 litres). | |||
| 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`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3800 | |
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