Mercedes CL 2002 vs Audi TT 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CL engine produces 106 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Audi TT. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 CL) 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: | 480'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi TT 2006 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Audi TT 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 81 cm longer than the Audi TT, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 290 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 160 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 8400 | |
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