General questions about the SLK 350

Hi all together, I’ve been with my girlfriend and a second couple for the last two weeks in the sun-beach convertible vacation, where we rented two SLK 350 at Sixt. Although I’m generally more enthusiastic about BMW instead of Mercedes, I’m really fascinated by the SLK… last night I’ve been really sorry to have to throw the keys back at Sixt. Since I’ve been looking for Roadstern/Carbios for a long time and for BMW and Audi now also at MB a In general, I have some questions about the car: Our rental cars were two brand new 350s, EZ 07/2009, 305hp – so powerful booms at the accelerator pedal. Accordingly they were thirsty also… moved in the city (I would say on average) I did not get it under 16 liters. On it highway then it was about 10-12 liters. But also might have been because the cars at the time of rental have had only 40km on board. Is a clear r Difference between the 350 with 270hp and the 305hp? What about the consumption here? Furthermore, the sound has made me crazy when I step on the gas (in a positive sense). Same applies to the acceleration in the third gear (manual mode) and subsequent gas removal … has really rekindled. But now I see that there are different exhaust systems… times with oval, times with angular tailpipes. What is the difference here? And: brings only d he 350er the sound with this exhaust system, or also about a 300 or 320er? Would I be very pleased about feedback, I am still very impressed with the car… (: