Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 3 cm longer than the Audi A5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. 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 A5, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7400 | |
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