Audi S3 2001 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.16 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`980 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4200 | |
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