Mercedes SLK 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 136 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 2`080 | |
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| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4400 | |
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