Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2000 – 2004) vs Vauxhall VX 220 (2000 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The Vauxhall VX 220 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 6.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 1,265 kg. At 4,011 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is 221 mm longer than the Vauxhall VX 220.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2000 – 2004
|
Vauxhall
VX 220
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 218 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 308 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.2 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,790 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,265 mm | 1,113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,265 – 1,405 kg | 930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.