Comparison Audi A4 (B7 8E) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A4 | SL |
| Generation: | A4 (B7 8E) | SL (R129) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) | 300 SL (190 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.6 l/100 km | 15.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.32-0.40 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 1 |
| CO2 emissions: | 184 g/km | |
| Power: | 163 hp | 190 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BDG | M 103.984 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 2960 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l | 11.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4586 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1772 mm | 1812 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2648 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1522 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1522 mm | 1523 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 265 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 720 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 2040-2090 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1520 kg | 1650-1700 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8 J x 16 H 2 |