Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Mercedes SLK 2011

 
Volkswagen Beetle
2013 - 2016
Mercedes SLK
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 140 HP204 HP
Torque: 320 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds6.5 seconds
Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.0
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.0 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway1460 km on highway
900 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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: 390'000 km350'000 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 Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
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: 4.28 m4.14 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.47 m1.30 m
Volkswagen Beetle is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 17 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 225 litres224 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data335 litres
Volkswagen Beetle has 1 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`905
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

high
Mercedes SLK has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 11 20019 600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Mercedes SLK has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv