Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 70 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| 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. | |||
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`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5200 | |
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