Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 200 HP | 192 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.5 | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
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: | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | 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. | |||
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`935 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | no data | |
Average price (€): | 6400 | 1400 | |
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