Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 56 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 14.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 570 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
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`960 | 2`325 | |
| 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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