Mercedes SLK 2011 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 9 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 63 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 216 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 51 600 | |
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