Audi A4 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2000

 
Audi A4
2002 - 2005
Mercedes SLK
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.0 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 HP163 HP
Torque: 310 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.2 seconds
Audi A4 and Mercedes SLK have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.29.6
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi A4 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 970 km in combined cycle620 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway830 km on highway
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)

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.01 m
Width: 1.78 m1.72 m
Height: 1.39 m1.28 m
Audi A4 is larger.
Audi A4 is 56 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 11 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 246 litres145 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data348 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A4 has 101 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 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`2001`625
Safety: 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 (€): 34004400
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes SLK has
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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