Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Audi A4 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 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 | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 700 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 2 cm longer than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 22 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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