Audi A3 2014 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.30 m | |
| Audi A3 is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
678 litres | 335 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 96 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 343 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 600 | |
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