Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 29 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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: | 4.14 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes SLK has 1 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 11 200 | |
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