Mercedes CLK 2002 vs Audi A4 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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 | |
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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`100 | 2`120 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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