Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive, while Mercedes CLK can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 4.3 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 200 HP | 136 - 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 320 NM | 190 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 12.5 seconds | 6.3 - 11.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 10.3 | 9.4 - 11.2 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
| Audi A3 is 33 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`930 | ~ 1`853 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 1400 | |
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