Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK 1996 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK 1996 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes SLK 2004, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes SLK 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK 1996 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK 1996 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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: | Used also on 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`585 | 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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