Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
8.4
The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.41 m
Audi A5 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
829 litres
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Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
