Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 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 6 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
| 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`135 | |
| 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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