Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 63 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle 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: | 4.08 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.30 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 208 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Beetle has 62 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7000 | |
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