Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi TT, but torque is 5 NM more than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 150 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 TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2003 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 2003 1.8 engine Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km. The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 60 cm longer than the Audi TT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
390 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 56 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 5000 | |
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