Volvo C70 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.6 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 80 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.30 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 51 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 208 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 8 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`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 11 600 | |
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