Mercedes CLK 2006 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 21 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 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) | |
| Mercedes CLK 2006 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 2006 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 (kg): | 2`145 | 2`020 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 5200 | |
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