Audi TT 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 2002 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 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi TT is 60 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Audi TT has 215 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3000 | |
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