Opel Tigra 1995 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 103 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Opel Tigra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Tigra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 65 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Opel Tigra has 205 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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