Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 16 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 390'000 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: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 35 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 126 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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