Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 2004 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK 1996 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes SLK 2004, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes SLK 2004. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.7 | |
| Mercedes SLK 1996 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK 1996 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK 1996 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SLK 1996 is smaller. Mercedes SLK 1996 is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK 2004, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK 1996 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK 2004 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK 1996 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK 2004. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes SLK 2004 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK 1996 has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK 2004, so Mercedes SLK 2004 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7200 | |
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