Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 44 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (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, if possible |
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: | 1`750 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`435 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 315 kg | 435 kg | |
| Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 18 600 | 6400 | |
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