Mercedes SLK 2001 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK 2001 engine produces 123 HP more power than Mercedes SLK 2005, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes SLK 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK 2001 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK 2001 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK 2001 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SLK 2001 is smaller. Mercedes SLK 2001 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK 2005, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK 2001 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK 2005 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK 2001 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK 2001 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7000 | |
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