Audi S3 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Audi S3 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mercedes CLK has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Audi S3 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLK can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 (petrol) | 1.8 - 6.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes CLK is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 - 225 HP | 150 - 481 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 280 NM | 240 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 - 6.9 seconds | 4.7 - 10.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 9.4 | 6.4 - 14.2 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi S3 is 49 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 165 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`958 | ~ 2`071 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4200 | |
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