Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Audi TT 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
| The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT 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: | 4.64 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 60 cm longer than the Audi TT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 220 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 215 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mercedes CLK has 
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