Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 75 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 690 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 (Nissan Micra) 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 | 300'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes SLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 28 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 457 litres | |
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Nissan Micra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`315 kg | 1`135 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 390 kg | 405 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3200 | |
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