Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 56 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 101 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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