Audi A5 2011 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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`345 | 1`905 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 600 | 19 600 | |
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