Mercedes SL 2012 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 230 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 305 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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 SL) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2013 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL is 34 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes SL has 16 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 11 200 | |
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