Volvo C70 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.26 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 71 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo C70 has 117 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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