2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5439 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
