Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic & Audi A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) clean diesel
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | A3 |
| Generation: | SL (R129) | A3 Sedan (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic | 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) clean diesel |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 3.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | EURO VI |
| CO2 emissions: | 107 g/km | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 3500-4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 8.6 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 340 Nm/1750-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.943 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 11.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4456 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1796 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2637 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1526 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 950 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 880 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 1865 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1760 kg | 1315 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.0 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 690 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | 7.0J x 16 |