2007 BMW 323 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 134 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 323 | SLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 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 | 1524 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |