Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Fiat 500 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 135 HP more power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 207 NM more than Fiat 500. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat 500) 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat 500 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes SLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 3.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 59 cm longer than the Fiat 500, 18 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK has 39 litres more trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.3 metres more than that of the Fiat 500, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 7600 | |
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