Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 51 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 315 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 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`645 | 1`950 | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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