Comparison between Mercedes CLK 240 & BMW 320 Ci Coupé
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Comparison between Mercedes CLK 240 & BMW 320 Ci Coupé
German Auto magazine "Auto Motor und Sport" made a comparison between the new Mercedes CLK 240 & the BMW 320 Ci Coupé...
results:
Score: BMW 320 Ci | Mercedes CLK 240
coachwork (100): 70 | 75
driving comfort (100): 78 | 88
engine & gearing (100): 70 | 60
driving characteristics (100): 90 | 84
safety (100): 90 | 91
evaluation result (500): 398 | 398 - same for both cars!!
environment (50): 27 | 25
expense (100): 90 | 77
overall result (650): 515 | 500
1. BMW 320 Ci Coupé: Although its equal to the CLK in the evaluation result, there are slight differences: because of the lower weight, there are advantages in handling, and a lower consumption (super plus gas!). But conclusively it gets more points because of its lower price.
2. Mercedes CLK 240: The CLK offers a enjoyable joining of a 6-shift gearbox and a rpm sparing axle drive, but jerks a bit more because of the softer hanging of the engine. In weight and consumption there is space for optimizations. (The CLK is 7.000 Euro above the BMW)
The interior of both cars got very good marks.
Link to the source (www.auto.t-online.de)
results:
Score: BMW 320 Ci | Mercedes CLK 240
coachwork (100): 70 | 75
driving comfort (100): 78 | 88
engine & gearing (100): 70 | 60
driving characteristics (100): 90 | 84
safety (100): 90 | 91
evaluation result (500): 398 | 398 - same for both cars!!
environment (50): 27 | 25
expense (100): 90 | 77
overall result (650): 515 | 500
1. BMW 320 Ci Coupé: Although its equal to the CLK in the evaluation result, there are slight differences: because of the lower weight, there are advantages in handling, and a lower consumption (super plus gas!). But conclusively it gets more points because of its lower price.
2. Mercedes CLK 240: The CLK offers a enjoyable joining of a 6-shift gearbox and a rpm sparing axle drive, but jerks a bit more because of the softer hanging of the engine. In weight and consumption there is space for optimizations. (The CLK is 7.000 Euro above the BMW)
The interior of both cars got very good marks.
Link to the source (www.auto.t-online.de)
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Tnx Benny for this article.
An additional major difference is acceleration, which is over 1 second less for the CLK for many reasons.
BMW 320CI Coupe: 0-100 km = 8.6 seconds
CLK 240: 0-100 km = 9.7 seconds
An additional major difference is acceleration, which is over 1 second less for the CLK for many reasons.
BMW 320CI Coupe: 0-100 km = 8.6 seconds
CLK 240: 0-100 km = 9.7 seconds
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Originally posted by karl k
Tnx Benny for this article.
An additional major difference is acceleration, which is over 1 second less for the CLK for many reasons.
BMW 320CI Coupe: 0-100 km = 8.6 seconds
CLK 240: 0-100 km = 9.7 seconds
Tnx Benny for this article.
An additional major difference is acceleration, which is over 1 second less for the CLK for many reasons.
BMW 320CI Coupe: 0-100 km = 8.6 seconds
CLK 240: 0-100 km = 9.7 seconds
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Maybe they took the wrong opponent... they should have taken the CLK 200 CGI against the BMW 320CI.
The Mercedes CLK 200 CGI has a R4 engine with gasoline direct injection and uses like the BMW super plus gas (98 octane)! Its acceleration from 0-100km/h: 9.2s and also has 170 HP. And another reason, it's cheaper - about 2.000 Euro cheaper than the CLK 240!
@karl k: yes, but that has been balanced out - the evaluation (?) result of both cars was 398 points - that's the summary of driving, engine, comfort and savety.
www.auto.t-online.de
The Mercedes CLK 200 CGI has a R4 engine with gasoline direct injection and uses like the BMW super plus gas (98 octane)! Its acceleration from 0-100km/h: 9.2s and also has 170 HP. And another reason, it's cheaper - about 2.000 Euro cheaper than the CLK 240!
@karl k: yes, but that has been balanced out - the evaluation (?) result of both cars was 398 points - that's the summary of driving, engine, comfort and savety.
www.auto.t-online.de
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Benny, I would not know, where to look for 98 octane here in S. Florida.
My favorite second car, and rated first in the top 10 cars for 2002 by Car & Driver, is the new Acura RSX-S - 200 HP.
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...ars_opener.xml
"The Type-S definitely has guts, with 0-to-60-mph times of just over 6 seconds, but you really need to wind out the engine to achieve this. Unlike most vehicles, the RSX is a type of sporty car that attracts a particular type of driving
enthusiast."
http://www.cars.com/carsapp/national..._overview.tmpl
My favorite second car, and rated first in the top 10 cars for 2002 by Car & Driver, is the new Acura RSX-S - 200 HP.
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...ars_opener.xml
"The Type-S definitely has guts, with 0-to-60-mph times of just over 6 seconds, but you really need to wind out the engine to achieve this. Unlike most vehicles, the RSX is a type of sporty car that attracts a particular type of driving
enthusiast."
http://www.cars.com/carsapp/national..._overview.tmpl
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what?
what the hell is a BMW 320?
i thought they made BMW 330 ci to replace the 328 ci.
if only u could get the CLK240 Kompressor, than it would be a good match!
what the hell is a BMW 320?
i thought they made BMW 330 ci to replace the 328 ci.
if only u could get the CLK240 Kompressor, than it would be a good match!
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Hi Ahmed,
here is the link to BMW and their 320 Ci
bmw.com/bmwe/products/automobiles/3er/coupe/datenblatt.html
??? I don't understand...
here is the link to BMW and their 320 Ci
bmw.com/bmwe/products/automobiles/3er/coupe/datenblatt.html
if only u could get the CLK240 Kompressor, than it would be a good match!
