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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic & Audi A4 (B8 8K) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) Multitronic


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Audi
Model: SL A4
Generation: SL (R129) A4 (B8 8K)
Engine / modification: SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) Multitronic
Production start: 1993 year 2007 year
Production end: 1995 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Roadster Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.8 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.3 l/100 km 5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.9 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32-0.40 0.27
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 65 l
Emission standard: Euro 1 Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 179 g/km
Power: 193 hp 160 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4500-6200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h 218 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 8.6 sec
Torque: 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 250 Nm
Model Engine: M 104.943 CABB, CDHB
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2799 cm3 1798 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 4.6 l
Coolant: 11.75 l 7.0 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
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 9.6
Piston Stroke: 73.5 mm 84.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89.9 mm 82.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Multitronic
Length: 4470 mm 4703 mm
Width: 1812 mm 1826 mm
Height: 1303 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase: 2515 mm 2808 mm
Front track: 1535 mm 1564 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1523 mm 1551 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 265 l 480 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 962 l
Front suspension: Independent multi-link
Rear suspension: Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight: 2150 kg 2000 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1760 kg 1450 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 90 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1500 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1300 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 80 kg
Tire size: 225/55 ZR 16 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17
Wheel rims size: 8 J x 16 H 2 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17