Volvo C70 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes SLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 280 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 585 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 1000 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 (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 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 24 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`070 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 19 600 | |
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