Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 20 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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 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) | |
| 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`870 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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