2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | SLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |