Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 | 510'000 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 Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 48 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 24 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 10 000 | |
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