Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi A3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 28 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 678 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 95 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 343 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | no data | |
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