Audi A4 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi A4 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 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`100 | 2`185 | |
| 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 | 7400 | |
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