Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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Mercedes SLK
2000 - 2004
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes SLK is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.2 (petrol)1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 163 - 354 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 230 - 450 NM160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 - 8.5 seconds5.5 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 - 11.24.7 - 10.0
Mercedes SLK petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.01 m4.52 m
Width: 1.72 m1.82 m
Height: 1.27 m1.42 m
Mercedes SLK is smaller.
Mercedes SLK is 51 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 145 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
348 litres1385 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Mercedes SLK has 315 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 1037 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`661~ 2`007
Safety:
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 42004400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SLK has
  • only petrol engines available
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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