Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SLK) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 102 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 340 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 72 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 300 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 92 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.9 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`705 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 12 000 | |
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