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Compare Mercedes SLK R171 vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet

Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
1.2 TSI 105
1.2 TSI 105 Euro6
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DSG
1.4 TSI 125
1.4 TSI 125 DSG
1.4 TSI 150
1.4 TSI 150 DSG
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 DSG
1.6 TDI 105
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTI 210
GTI 210 DSG
GTI 220 DSG
R 265 DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.1 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1502 mm / 59.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1487.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Towing Capacity
600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
70%
21%
30%
Pros
  • Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
  • Sleek design
  • So ugly it can be unforgettable
  • Decent performance
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Engine problems with the M272 V6
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Horrendous styling
  • Diesel nonsense
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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