Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.30 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 19 600 | |
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