Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 86 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.6 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLK is 5 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 720 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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