Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 56 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 260 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| 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 2008 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 52 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 112 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 2`360 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 9600 | |
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