2001 BMW 730 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2001 BMW 730 and 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,925 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2001 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | SLK |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |