2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |