Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 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 11 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`645 | 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 (€): | 4200 | 6200 | |
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