Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi A4. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 48 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 246 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 38 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
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