Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 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." | |||
| 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 | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 52 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 830 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
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`995 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 1400 | |
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