2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 34 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |