Volkswagen EOS 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 305 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 45 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) 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: | 4.41 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.30 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 183 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
358 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen EOS has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Volkswagen EOS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Volkswagen EOS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen EOS has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 11 600 | |
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