Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Volvo C70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo C70. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, 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: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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: | 4.00 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 72 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 262 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 117 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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