Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 120 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 Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Toyota Yaris) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 | 19 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 Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 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 Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 30 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 275 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes SLK has 67 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 2000 | |
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