BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 40 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 52 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`925 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7200 | |
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