Toyota Celica 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Celica engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Mercedes CLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.1 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Celica consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Toyota Celica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Celica is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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