Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 63 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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: | 4.08 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.38 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 49 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4400 | |
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