135i Conv vs. SLK350

bmwzone · 06-08-2008, 07:49 AM

http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature..._SLK_350.shtml

Motive likes the new 350 hp increase. Compares it favorably to our 3.0 TT.

"The revised 3.5-liter isn't quite as smooth BMW's 300-hp twin-turbo six, but it makes up for it with quicker throttle response that introduces instantaneous, electric-car-style go at launch. Its comparative lack of torque (the BMW 3.0-liter is rated at 300 lb-ft, the Benz 3.5 at 265) is only noticeable at highway speeds, where the V-6 pushes the speedometer to the right with a bit less urgency than we saw last time we sat in a 135i, even though the 3318-pound SLK wears slightly thinner pants."

atr_hugo · 06-08-2008, 07:56 AM

MB uses a cut down V8 for their V6 - then they fiddle with the crank journals to get an approximation of even firing. It will not ever be as silky-smooth as BMW's inline 6s.

imported_Katera · 06-08-2008, 09:13 AM

Heh, I will take my 135i Vert anyday.

TagMan · 06-08-2008, 09:32 AM

SLK?

sorry.

Other than the Porsche Carrera Cab and the Boxster... the 135i hits the sweet spot for me.

Beyond the Porsche models, if there was no 135i Convertible, I'd probably buy the 335i Convertible or the Audi RS4 Convertible.

rcracer_tx · 06-08-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TagMan

SLK?

sorry.

Other than the Porsche Carrera Cab and the Boxster... the 135i hits the sweet spot for me.

Beyond the Porsche models, if there was no 135i Convertible, I'd probably buy the 335i Convertible or the Audi RS4 Convertible.

, i never liked the SLK series either.

Russo · 06-08-2008, 12:16 PM

bout time MB makes a non AMG car with more than 300hp...

imported_Katera · 06-08-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TagMan

SLK?

sorry.

Other than the Porsche Carrera Cab and the Boxster... the 135i hits the sweet spot for me.

Beyond the Porsche models, if there was no 135i Convertible, I'd probably buy the 335i Convertible or the Audi RS4 Convertible.

I thought very hard about getting a Boxster S, but in the end the extra money and no backseat encouraged me to go drive the 135i. After that it was all over but the signing....:w00t:

ptack · 06-08-2008, 09:11 PM

It's a 2 seater and costs almost $15k more. What's the point of the comparison? Since it probably can't compete with with either a Cayman or a Corvette, I'm not sure what it's good for except die-hard MB fans.

Alext · 06-09-2008, 02:35 AM

SLK 350 on paper seems brilliant. But in real life...a bit of a let down imo

Oregon · 06-09-2008, 04:00 AM

Inline-6, timeless configuration, Chevy hit on that decades ago.

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bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	135i Conv vs. SLK350 - Motive Mag http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature..._SLK_350.shtml Motive likes the new 350 hp increase. Compares it favorably to our 3.0 TT. "The revised 3.5-liter isn't quite as smooth BMW's 300-hp twin-turbo six, but it makes up for it with quicker throttle response that introduces instantaneous, electric-car-style go at launch. Its comparative lack of torque (the BMW 3.0-liter is rated at 300 lb-ft, the Benz 3.5 at 265) is only noticeable at highway speeds, where the V-6 pushes the speedometer to the right with a bit less urgency than we saw last time we sat in a 135i, even though the 3318-pound SLK wears slightly thinner pants."
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	MB uses a cut down V8 for their V6 - then they fiddle with the crank journals to get an approximation of even firing. It will not ever be as silky-smooth as BMW's inline 6s.
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