Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 13 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.2 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) 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 | 280'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 21 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 147 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 61 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.7 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6000 | |
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