Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Audi A3 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes CLK is available with rear wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.3 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 279 HP | 102 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 400 NM | 148 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 11.5 seconds | 7.3 - 12.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 11.2 | 5.1 - 10.3 | |
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Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 33 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 160 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`853 | ~ 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 6400 | |
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