Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 16 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 630 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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`190 | 2`140 | |
| 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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