BMW 3 series 1994 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.29 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3000 | |
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