Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 87 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.5 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) 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. | |||
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`925 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 1400 | |
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