Honda S2000 2004 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is more dynamic to drive. Honda S2000 engine produces 77 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 32 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Honda S2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 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 Honda S2000 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda S2000 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda S2000 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes SLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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: | 4.14 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.30 m | |
| Honda S2000 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda S2000 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 143 litres | 208 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda S2000 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Honda S2000 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda S2000 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7400 | |
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