Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Brera could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 840 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is larger. Alfa Romeo Brera is 32 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | no data | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo Brera has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Brera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7200 | |
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