Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 6600 | |
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