Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mercedes SL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes SL, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 45 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 317 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 18 200 | |
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