2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 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 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 229 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |