Audi A4 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes SLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Audi A4 and Mercedes SLK have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | |
| 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`200 | 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 | 7200 | |
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