Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK and Mercedes CLK have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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`585 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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