Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi S5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 191 HP less power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Audi S5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 590 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLK 2005 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 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 1 cm longer than the Audi S5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 455 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi S5. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi S5, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 11 600 | |
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