Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper S consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper S over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper S gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 300'000 km | 580'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller, but higher. Mini Cooper S is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mini Cooper S has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The Mercedes SLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3000 | |
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