BMW 6 series 2007 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 183 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 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: | 480'000 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 BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine Mercedes SLK 2008 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 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 72 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 13 800 | |
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