Audi S5 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 204 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 910 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi S5 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 435 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi S5 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 S5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 4400 | |
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