Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
7.3
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
1100 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.01 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.28 m
1.42 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 14 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
145 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
348 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 315 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 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.
Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better
