Alfa Romeo GTV 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 165 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 34 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 0.5 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 GTV could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) 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: | 250'000 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: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, 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: | 4.30 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 208 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo GTV has 53 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo GTV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Alfa Romeo GTV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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