Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes B class 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes SLK is available with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes B class can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.3 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes B class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 193 HP | 95 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 280 NM | 140 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 9.7 seconds | 7.4 - 14.2 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 9.5 | 5.2 - 8.1 | |
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Mercedes SLK petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes B class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 399 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1897 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`548 | ~ 1`866 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
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