Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mini Cooper S 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 48 HP less power than Mini Cooper S, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mini Cooper S. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper S gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mini Cooper S) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 300'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| 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: | 4.00 m | 3.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 27 cm longer than the Mini Cooper S, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes SLK has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mini Cooper S. This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper S. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 8600 | |
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