2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 272 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2007 BMW Alpina 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 Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alpina | SLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |