BMW 335d SE vs Mercedes CLK320 CDI Sport

far2000 · 04-25-2007, 12:57 PM

They’re two of the world’s most desirable diesels, but is BMW's all-new 3-Series coupe a more tempting buy than its oil-burning Mercedes CLK rival?

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BMW's 335d's more than a match for its petrol-powered equivalent and faster and more economical

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Merc's CLK is dearer than the BMW 335d, less powerful but arguably more relaxing to drive

Bruce · 04-25-2007, 01:06 PM

Nice post, far2000

335d for myself.

Imhotep Evil · 04-25-2007, 01:22 PM

There's a mistake in there 335d not 335i.
335d for me ofcourse.

chonkoa · 04-25-2007, 01:27 PM

It is not a fair comparison IMHO.
I will take the 335i(d) anytime, but I think it is only fair to compare the 330 to the CLK320

far2000 · 04-25-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Nice post, far2000

335d for myself.

nO Problem

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Is the SE The sport version 4 the 335?

Matt · 04-25-2007, 06:53 PM

Wow, the merc was outclassed in almost every category..

Accleration, Economy (37.7mpg in the BMW vs. 36.7mpg in the Merc), Price, and even comfort....

Osnabrueck · 04-25-2007, 07:12 PM

To be expected. The CLK is no spring chicken.

The Artist · 04-25-2007, 07:16 PM

^lol couldnt say it better

deserved win for the Bmw.. and it would be my choice as well

Tycoon · 04-26-2007, 02:15 AM

Diesel Power, baby!

cawimmer430 · 04-27-2007, 02:31 PM

The CLK is getting pretty "old" now, but at the same time, it doesn't pretend to be a "sports car". The CLK has always stood for relaxed motoring / cruising. No surprise that it was outclassed by a sports car. Impressive the BMW comfort.

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far2000 Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swaziland / South Africa Posts: 658 Thanks: 402 Thanked 336 Times in 169 Posts	BMW 335d SE vs Mercedes CLK320 CDI Sport They’re two of the world’s most desirable diesels, but is BMW's all-new 3-Series coupe a more tempting buy than its oil-burning Mercedes CLK rival? - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BMW's 335d's more than a match for its petrol-powered equivalent and faster and more economical - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Merc's CLK is dearer than the BMW 335d, less powerful but arguably more relaxing to drive

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Bruce Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,203 Thanks: 5,331 Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport Nice post, far2000 335d for myself.

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Imhotep Evil Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,383 Thanks: 402 Thanked 279 Times in 198 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport There's a mistake in there 335d not 335i. 335d for me ofcourse.

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chonkoa Advocate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 729 Thanks: 233 Thanked 263 Times in 132 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport It is not a fair comparison IMHO. I will take the 335i(d) anytime, but I think it is only fair to compare the 330 to the CLK320

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Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 270 Thanked 128 Times in 90 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport Wow, the merc was outclassed in almost every category.. Accleration, Economy (37.7mpg in the BMW vs. 36.7mpg in the Merc), Price, and even comfort....

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Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,100 Thanks: 410 Thanked 342 Times in 204 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport To be expected. The CLK is no spring chicken.

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The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,193 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport ^lol couldnt say it better deserved win for the Bmw.. and it would be my choice as well

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Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,832 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport Diesel Power, baby!

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,044 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: 335i SE Vs CLK320 Sport The CLK is getting pretty "old" now, but at the same time, it doesn't pretend to be a "sports car". The CLK has always stood for relaxed motoring / cruising. No surprise that it was outclassed by a sports car. Impressive the BMW comfort.

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