Mercedes SLK 2005 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK 2005 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes SLK 2000, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes SLK 2000. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 11.1 | |
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The Mercedes SLK 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK 2005 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2000, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes SLK 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 2000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mercedes SLK 2005 is larger. Mercedes SLK 2005 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK 2000, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK 2005 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK 2005 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK 2005 has 63 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK 2000. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK 2005 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK 2000. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4200 | |
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