Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 44 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes SLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 36 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 339 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 6200 | |
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