Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 67 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
1120 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.57 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.43 m
Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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720 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better