Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 62 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 2 cm longer than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 22 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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