Audi A4 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| 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`225 | 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 (€): | 5200 | 7200 | |
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