Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 183 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 250 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 540 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: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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: | 13 years | 9 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 7 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 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 | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 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`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 12 200 | |
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