Mercedes SLK 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 95 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 860 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 460'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 49 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
348 litres | 300 litres | |
| Mercedes SLK has 155 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: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 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: | 1`530 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 335 kg | 360 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 5400 | |
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