2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (362 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (511 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S4 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
