Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi A4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 80 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 8 cm longer than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 246 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`110 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 4600 | |
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