Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes SLC. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK and Mercedes SLC are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 335 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 285 percent more cases than Mercedes SLC, so Mercedes SLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | no data | |
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