Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mercedes SL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 109 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 45 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 339 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 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`705 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 13 400 | |
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