Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 97 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.9 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 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 600 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 | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.26 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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