Audi A5 2009 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: | 240 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 36 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 480'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5 | 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine 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, if possible |
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: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 315 kg | |
| Audi A5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem more than Mercedes SLK. Therefore, Audi A5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 17 200 | |
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