Mercedes CLK 2000 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 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, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 53 cm longer than the Audi TT, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 220 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.7 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: | 2`020 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`340 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 405 kg | 300 kg | |
| Mercedes CLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Audi TT. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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