Volvo C70 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 270 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 4.6 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 690 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 950 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 |
no data | 335 litres | |
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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`090 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 19 600 | |
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