1992 BMW 540 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 329 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (191 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | SLK |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |