Audi A5 2011 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 309 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 11 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 49 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 335 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 96 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 19 600 | |
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