Mercedes SL 2006 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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 SL 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: | 4.54 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 45 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | no data | |
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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`120 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 7200 | |
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