Mercedes SLK 2011 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 204 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 291 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 75 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 76 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 23 200 | |
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