Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 36 HP less power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 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) | |
| 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: | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, 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 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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 | 11.4 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`905 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 315 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 59 procentiem less than Audi A5. Therefore, Audi A5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 17 200 | 8400 | |
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