Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 99 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
| Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
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 | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has 1 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| 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`850 | 1`905 | |
| 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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