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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| 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 |