Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Volvo C70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK and Volvo C70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.7 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C70 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 (Volvo C70) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 71 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 262 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 117 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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