Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 64 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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`905 | 1`870 | |
| 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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