Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 690 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 (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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 57 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 276 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Volkswagen Beetle quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 8800 | |
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