2003 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 190 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | SLK |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |