Comparison Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds) 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S210, facelift 1999) E 220 CDI (143 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz CLK (A 208 facelift 1999) AMG CLK 55 V8 (347 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Thunderbird | E-class | CLK |
| Generation: | Thunderbird (Retro Birds) | E-class T-modell (S210, facelift 1999) | CLK (A 208 facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp) | E 220 CDI (143 Hp) Automatic | AMG CLK 55 V8 (347 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1999 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2002 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Cabriolet | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 70 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||
| Power: | 256 hp | 143 hp | 347 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 202 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7 sec | 11.2 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Torque: | 362 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 1800 rpm. | 510 Nm @ 3000-4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 611 DE 22 LA / 611.961 | M 113.984 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3950 cm3 | 2148 cm3 | 5439 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 9.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | 11 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 18 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4732 mm | 4839 mm | 4567 mm |
| Width: | 1829 mm | 1799 mm | 1722 mm |
| Height: | 1323 mm | 1505 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2723 mm | 2833 mm | 2690 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1534 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm | 1538 mm | 1488 mm |
| Front overhang: | 860 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1017 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 190 l | 600 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1975 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2270 kg | 2080 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1680 kg | 1690 kg | 1680 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | ||
| Tire size: | 215/60 R16 | 205/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R 17 90 Z |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 7.5 J x 17 H 2 |