2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLK | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |