2009 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 585 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 750 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 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 | 1950 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
