2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2002 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (169 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 254 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
