2008 BMW M6 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M6 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M6 | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |