BMW 228 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
$32,850
$47,000
Highlights
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,850
|
$47,000
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 35 Hwy
|
25 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
240 hp
|
241 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
240 @ 5000
|
241 @ 5550
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
255 @ 1250
|
273 @ 1300
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 35 Hwy
|
25 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/50HR17
|
P225/45YR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/50HR17
|
P245/40YR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
49 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
96 in
|
| Length, Overall |
175 in
|
163 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
72 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
6 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,300 lbs
|
3,241 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
170
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 BMW 228 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more reliable than the 2016 BMW 228 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 SLK-Class versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2016 228.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2016 BMW 228 with 28 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The 2016 BMW 228 is cheaper than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class with a $32,850 starting MSRP versus a $47,000 starting MSRP.
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