Volkswagen EOS 2011 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 EOS engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 30 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): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen EOS 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 EOS could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.6 litres less 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 | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.30 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen EOS has 20 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 45 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`750 | |
| 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 85 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 19 600 | |
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