2008 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 BMW 116 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (229 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116.
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 (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 116 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
