Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6vsAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208)

CLK 320 V6

218 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1998-1999
VS

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    246 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
218hp163kW
220hp164kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
103.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
237L
246L
Max trunk volume
350L
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions-
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V65,700 rpm3,000-4,600 rpm5,950 rpm
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
34.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V68.3 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
569 km
353 mi
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
8.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
237 L
8.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
218 hp
163 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
237 L
8.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
237 L
8.4 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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