Volvo C70 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes SLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Volvo C70) 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: | 4.62 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.30 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 48 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 19 600 | |
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