Mercedes SLK 2011 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
|
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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.5 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`905 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 51 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes SLK has
|
BMW 4 sērija has
| |