Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes B class) 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: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLK | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 399 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1897 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
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