Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 97 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 585 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle 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 Beetle) 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 | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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