Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 50 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra 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 (Opel Astra) 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 26 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 185 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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