Compare: Audi A3 2006 Hatchback 170 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz CLK 2002 Coupe 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Mercedes-Benz

Model

CLK

Generation

A3 (8P, facelift 2005)

CLK (C209)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 TDI (170 Hp)

CLK 270 CDI (170 Hp)

Start of production

2006 year

September, 2002 year

End of production

2008 year

May, 2005 year

Body type

Hatchback

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.8 l/100 km

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.6 l/100 km

5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.8 l/100 km

6.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

9.2 sec

Maximum speed

222 km/h

230 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

154 g/km

178 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque

350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.

400 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

EA188 / BMN

OM 612.962

Engine displacement

1968 cm³

2685 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

88 mm

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm

88.3 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector)

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

6.5 l

Coolant

8.7 l

12.4 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1340 kg

1570 kg

Max. weight

1900 kg

2100 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

435 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1080 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

62 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1700 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4214 mm

4638 mm

Width

1765 mm

1740 mm

Width including mirrors

1991 mm

Height

1421 mm

1413 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

2715 mm

Front track

1534 mm

1493 mm

Rear (Back) track

1507 mm

1474 mm

Front overhang

840 mm

Rear overhang

1083 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m

10.76 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Ventilated discs, 300x28 mm

Rear brakes

Disc

Disc, 290x10 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16, Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 16

Front wheel rims: 7J x 16, Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16