Mercedes CLK 2006 vs Audi S5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi S5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.8 | |
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The Audi S5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi S5 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): | 2`130 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 11 600 | |
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