Volvo C70 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.5 | |
| Volvo C70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo C70 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Volvo C70 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C70, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7200 | |
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