1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 736 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dinan | SLK |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
