Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 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: | 4.10 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 48 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes SLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Mercedes SLK has 2 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9600 | |
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