Audi A5 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
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): | 1`975 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4800 | |
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