Compare Volkswagen Eos vs Mercedes SLK R171 vs Mercedes SLK R172
Variants
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 Euro5
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 Euro5
1.6 FSI
2.0 FSI
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 DSG
2.0 TSI 210
2.0 TSI 210 DSG
3.2 VR6 DSG
3.6 VR6 DSG
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft ~ 335 L / 11.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1301 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4134 mm / 162.8 in
Size | Width
1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front
1545.0 mm / 60.8 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
55%
70%
81%
Pros
- As good as a VW convertible can get
- Interesting VR6 engine
- Not too complex
- Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
- Sleek design
- Last opportunity to get naturally-aspirated V8 from Mercedes (M152)
- SLK 350 got ride of the engine defect of its predecessor
- Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
- Poor DSG reliability
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low reliability overall
- Engine problems with the M272 V6
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- Generic styling
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