Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.0 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 263 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 113 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Mercedes CLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 435 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 9 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`945 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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