Mercedes SLK 2000 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 8 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 62 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 150 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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