2002 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 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 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 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:
2002 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | SLK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |