Opel Astra 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra 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 (Opel Astra) 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: | 4.27 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 405 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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