Audi A4 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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 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: | 4.57 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.30 m | |
| Audi A4 is 48 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 208 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 8000 | |
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