Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mercedes SLK 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK 2004 engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes SLK 2001, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes SLK 2001. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK 2004 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2001, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK 2004 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 350'000 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 SLK 2004 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 | Used also on Mercedes C 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.27 m | |
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Mercedes SLK 2004 is larger. Mercedes SLK 2004 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK 2001, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK 2004 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK 2004 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK 2004 has 63 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK 2004 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK 2001. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4200 | |
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