2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2006 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2006 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2006 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Proton |
| Model | CLK | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
