Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi S5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 204 HP less power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi S5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 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 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 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) | |
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 (€): | 4600 | 11 600 | |
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