Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Volkswagen EOS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 305 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.2 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen EOS) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 183 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 358 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The Volkswagen EOS 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5000 | |
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