Opel Tigra 2004 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Opel Tigra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Tigra) 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: | 3.92 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.30 m | |
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Opel Tigra is smaller, but higher. Opel Tigra is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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Opel Tigra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Tigra has 42 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 Opel Tigra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Tigra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7000 | |
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