Mercedes CLK 2003 vs Audi A4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLK torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.7 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 105 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: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 770 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: | 440'000 km | 460'000 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 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 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 A4 2003 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle. The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines. The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 246 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 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`135 | 2`060 | |
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
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