Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Mercedes SL 2008

 
Mercedes SLK
2008 - 2011
Mercedes SL
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 5.4 Petrol5.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 360 HP388 HP
Torque: 510 NM530 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds5.4 seconds
Mercedes SLK engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes SL. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.011.6
Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 580 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway950 km on highway
Mercedes SL 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: 350'000 km480'000 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 SL engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLKInstalled on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.10 m4.56 m
Width: 1.79 m1.82 m
Height: 1.27 m1.32 m
Mercedes SLK is smaller.
Mercedes SLK is 46 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 208 litres235 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data339 litres
Mercedes SL has more luggage space.
Mercedes SLK has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters11 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`8502`205
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high
no data
Average price (€): 11 60025 200
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SLK has
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Mercedes SL has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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