Chrysler Crossfire 2004 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire 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 Chrysler Crossfire could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Chrysler Crossfire engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Crossfire is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 105 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
190 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 103 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7000 | |
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