Audi A4 2005 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 70 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. 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: | 2`295 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 8000 | |
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