2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK

To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.

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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C CLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1794 cc 2146 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 231 km/hour 221 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.4 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 62 L


 

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