Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 146 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 46 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.5 | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 46 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 179 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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