Mercedes SL 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes SL and Mercedes SLK have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.9 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL 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 Mercedes SL could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 46 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 27 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 11 600 | |
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