Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK 2008 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes SLK 1996, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes SLK 1996. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK 2008 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 1996, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 2008 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 | 580'000 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 1996 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 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 E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK 2008 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes SLK 2008 is larger. Mercedes SLK 2008 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK 1996, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK 2008 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK 2008 has 63 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK 1996. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes SLK 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK 1996 has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK 2008, so Mercedes SLK 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 3000 | |
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