Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 106 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.1 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`985 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 440 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Mercedes CLK. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 605 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9000 | |
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