Toyota Celica 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Celica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Celica consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Celica could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Celica consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.41 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Celica is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Toyota Celica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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