2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | SLK | 535 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
