Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes A class 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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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 A 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 A 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 | 82 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 280 NM | 140 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 9.7 seconds | 7.3 - 15.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 9.5 | 4.9 - 7.9 | |
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Mercedes SLK petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A 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 | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes SLK has 290 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1647 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`548 | ~ 1`733 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
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