Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 305 HP | 272 HP | |
Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 33 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.7 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.10 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
Mercedes SLK is 48 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 210 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
Mercedes SLK has 2 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 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`800 | 2`135 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | average | |
Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9800 | |
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