Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 84 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi A3 is 41 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | no data | |
| Audi A3 has 16 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8400 | |
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