Comparison Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A4 | SL |
| Generation: | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic | SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.32-0.40 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 125 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 173 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ADR, APT, ARG | M 112.923 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 11.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1417 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2622 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 mm | 1525 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 265 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1835 kg | 2130 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1285 kg | 1735 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 245/45 R 17 W |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 |