Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.2 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes SLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 380 litres | |
| Mercedes SLK has 3 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5600 | |
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