2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLS | CLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 62 L |