Volvo C70 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 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 (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.58 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 |
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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 (€): | 4600 | 8400 | |
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