2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 4 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. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 232 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rodius.
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, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2009 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | CLK | Rodius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |