2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
