What? Merc gets more points on straight line speed even though the RS3 caned it in most tests!!!
Couldn't be more wrong. How is this therefore believeable?
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series vs Audi RS3 Sportback
| Category | SLK 55 AMG Black | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 520 / 384 | 450 / 332 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1506 / 3320 | 1611 / 3552 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 266 / 262 | 211 / 208 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 55 AMG Black | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:40.60 | 1:40.30 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:14.00 | 8:20.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.40 | 1:15.40 |
Performance
| Category | SLK 55 AMG Black | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.3 s | 15.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.6 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.7 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 55 AMG Black | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 299 | 293 |
| Straight line speed | 706 | 780 |
| Total | 1005 | 1073 |
Verdict
RS3 Sportback is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
carfan25 14y ago
