1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 338 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (312 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CLK | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
