Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
348 litres | 448 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`290 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 335 kg | 415 kg | |
| Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2400 | |
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