Mercedes SLK 1996 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 14 HP less power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 20 NM less than SAAB 900. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 900 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 500'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 64 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 900 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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