Mercedes SL 2014 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 585 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 900 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 225 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 390 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.27 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 52 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
381 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 33 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`180 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`845 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 335 kg | 350 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 13 800 | |
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