Opel Tigra 2007 vs Mercedes SLK 2004

 
Opel Tigra
2007 - 2010
Mercedes SLK
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 125 HP163 HP
Torque: 165 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds7.9 seconds
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): 7.78.7
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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 580 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
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 m4.09 m
Width: 1.68 m1.79 m
Height: 1.36 m1.30 m
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 litres208 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
440 litresno data
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 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`705
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 26007200
Pros and Cons: Opel Tigra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes SLK has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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