Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Mercedes SL 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 517 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 830 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 333 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 590 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 13.9 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 5.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 885 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 46 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 24 400 | |
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