Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2000 – 2004) vs Mitsubishi Eclipse (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 210 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,265 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,455 mm, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 444 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2000 – 2004
|
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 218 hp | 150 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 308 Nm | 214 – 278 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 210 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,265 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,265 – 1,405 kg | 1,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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