Mercedes SL 2002 vs Audi S4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 344 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 99 HP less power than Audi S4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi S4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 14.0 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S4, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 3 cm shorter than the Audi S4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
317 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes SL has 11 litres less trunk space than the Audi S4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1 metres less than that of the Audi S4, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | no data | |
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