Audi RS 4 (2005 – 2008) vs Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 481 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.8 s. The Audi RS 4 uses less fuel, from 13.4 L/100 km against 14.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,755 kg. At 4,651 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG is 61 mm longer than the Audi RS 4.
| Specification |
Audi
RS 4
2005 – 2008
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLK AMG
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 481 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.4 L/100 km | 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 kg | 1,755 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.