2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLK | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
