Mini Cooper S 2012 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mini Cooper S engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mini Cooper S) 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: | 3.73 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller, but higher. Mini Cooper S is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mini Cooper S has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The Mercedes SLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 3000 | |
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