Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Ford Escort 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 88 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Escort 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 (Ford Escort) 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 | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 14 cm shorter than the Ford Escort, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 11 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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