Compare Mercedes SLK R171 vs Audi S4 B6 Cabriolet vs Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet
Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
MT
AT
Pre-facelift
Facelift
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
246 L / 8.7 cu-ft ~ 315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
460 kg / 1014 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
235/40 R18
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1391 mm / 54.8 in
1380 mm / 54.3 in
Size | Length
4573 mm / 180.0 in
Size | Width
1778 mm / 70.0 in
Track Width | Front
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2654 mm / 104.5 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.31
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2003 ~ 2004
Reviews
Neofiliac score
70%
66%
74%
Pros
- Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
- Sleek design
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Characterful 40-valve V8
- Good supercharged engine
- Decent reliability
- Multi-link suspensions all around
- Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
Cons
- Engine problems with the M272 V6
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- Awkward styling
- Front-heavy
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