Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Opel Tigra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 72 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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 Tigra) 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 9 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 440 litres | |
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Opel Tigra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes SLK has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Tigra. This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Tigra (by 92 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 Opel Tigra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Tigra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Opel Tigra, so Opel Tigra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2600 | |
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