2009 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 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 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 745 | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |