Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 74 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 119 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) 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: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes SLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 35 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 13 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 8600 | |
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