Opel Astra 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) 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: | 125 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 72 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra 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 (Opel Astra) 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: | 4.27 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.26 m | |
| Opel Astra is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 185 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4400 | |
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