2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. Both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLK | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |