Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 63 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 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. Mercedes CLK has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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