Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 107 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 4.6 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 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 1.26 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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 (kg): | 1`645 | 1`640 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 2400 | |
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