2006 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 185 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, 2006 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | SLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |