Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 41 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 674 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 16 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`925 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 605 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6000 | |
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