Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo 156) 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: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 156 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 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 (Alfa Romeo 156) 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: | 4.43 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.29 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is larger. Alfa Romeo 156 is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 156 has 235 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`530 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4000 | |
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