Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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 C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 53 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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