Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 6.2 seconds | 6.9 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.8 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 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
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`150 | |
| 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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