2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2000 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | SLK | 730 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
