Volkswagen EOS 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen EOS engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.6 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen EOS 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 EOS) 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: | 4.41 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Volkswagen EOS has 71 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7200 | |
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