Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 82 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 201 litres | |
| 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 Beetle, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`340 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 365 kg | 470 kg | |
| Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Volkswagen Beetle. Therefore, Volkswagen Beetle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 4200 | |
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