Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo C70, but torque is 110 NM less than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.2 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 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 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, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 8 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 | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 2.2 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`705 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5000 | |
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