Mercedes SLK 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 102 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 91 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 47 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 350 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 14 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 15 litres). | |||
| 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`815 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above 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 (€): | 19 600 | 11 400 | |
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