Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK 2004 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes SLK 2000, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes SLK 2000. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.1 | |
| Mercedes SLK 2004 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2000, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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. Mercedes SLK 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 2004 is larger. Mercedes SLK 2004 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK 2000, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK 2004 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 2004 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK 2004 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 2004 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK 2000. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4200 | |
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