2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 335 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 335 SLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 581 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 70 L