Audi A4 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi A4 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 276 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7200 | |
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