2009 BMW 135 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (182 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |