Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Eclipse) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 186 NM less than Mercedes CLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Mitsubishi Eclipse) 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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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