Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 20 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 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 48 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 300 litres | |
| Mercedes SLK has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SLK (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6200 | |
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