Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes SLK torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 1.26 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 16 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`665 | 2`060 | |
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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 (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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