Audi TT 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 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. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine Mercedes CLK 2003 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 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi TT is 60 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Audi TT has 56 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`640 | 2`135 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 7400 | |
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