Comparison Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251, facelift 2010) Short R 300 V6 (232 Hp) G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz CLK (C 208 facelift 1999) CLK 230 (193 Hp) Kompressor & Audi A4 Avant (B8 8K, facelift 2011) 2.0 TDI (143 Hp) DPF start/stop
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | A4 | R-class | CLK | A4 |
| Generation: | A4 (B5, Typ 8D) | R-class (W251, facelift 2010) Short | CLK (C 208 facelift 1999) | A4 Avant (B8 8K, facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) | R 300 V6 (232 Hp) G-TRONIC | CLK 230 (193 Hp) Kompressor | 2.0 TDI (143 Hp) DPF start/stop |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2010 year | 1999 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2014 year | 2000 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5-7 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 14 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | 8.5-8.8 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | 4.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | 10.5-10.7 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 80 l | 62 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 246-251 g/km | 124 g/km | ||
| Power: | 165 hp | 232 hp | 193 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5300 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h | 222 km/h | 234 km/h | 208 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 9.6 sec | 8.4 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 280 Nm/2500-4800 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGA, ALF, AML, APS, ARJ | CJCA, CMFA | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2393 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 2295 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 5.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11.3 | 16.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 81 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7G-TRONIC | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 4922 mm | 4567 mm | 4699 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1922 mm | 1722 mm | 1826 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2183 mm | 2040 mm | ||
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1674 mm | 1371 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2617 mm | 2980 mm | 2808 mm | |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1661 mm | 1564 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 mm | 1651 mm | 1551 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 922 mm | 862 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1020 mm | 1029 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 550 l | 490 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1950 l | 1430 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 1825 kg | 2790 kg | 1850 kg | 2105 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1275 kg | 2055 kg | 1425 kg | 1535 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 90 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 10.70 m | 11.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 715 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 255/55 R18 | 205/60 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R18 | R16 |