Opel Tigra 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 73 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.7 | |
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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: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 73 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Opel Tigra has 26 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Tigra, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7200 | |
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