Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2005 3.1 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`035 | 2`175 | |
| 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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