Audi A5 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
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 | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
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