Alfa Romeo GTV 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 289 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 11 NM less than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 12 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 1.5 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`855 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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