Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| 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 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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): | no data | 2`100 | |
| 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 | 3400 | |
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