Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo C70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo C70, but torque is 50 NM less than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 SLK) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 48 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 9600 | |
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