Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | A4 |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 183 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 13.3 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. | 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.923 | 1Z, AHU, AHH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2617 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 2130 kg | 1790 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1735 kg | 1240 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R 17 W | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | R15 |