If I might, I'd recommend one more to consider: TRP (Tektro Racing Products) CX9. I upgraded the stock Tektros on my bike to these; originally developed for cyclocross bikes, they are beautifully made, and function extraordinarily well with standard-pull v-brake levers even though designed to 'work' with road brifters. They do use standard road cartridge inserts (i.e. shorter pad), but the cartridge holders are really well designed.
I use XTR cables, and literally have not had to adjust them for centring since first installing them last spring.
I can't speak to mudguard clearance.