Audi A5 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 740 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 6 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A5 2007 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2007 3.2 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`995 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4600 | |
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