Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes SLK torque is 70 NM less than Audi A4. Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | |
| 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`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 3400 | |
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