2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | SLK | 650 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
