Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 32 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 480'000 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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine | |||
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`920 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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