1995 BMW 528 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (185 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 BMW 528.

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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (271 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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