Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 11 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| 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) | |
| 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: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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: | 4.14 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 49 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 96 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1 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`815 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 14 600 | |
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