BMW Z3 1996 vs Mercedes SLK 1996

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BMW Z3
1996 - 2003
Mercedes SLK
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 3.02.0 - 2.3

Performance

Power: 115 - 231 HP136 - 193 HP
Torque: 168 - 300 NM190 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 - 10.5 seconds7.3 - 9.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 - 10.69.1 - 9.5
BMW Z3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLK.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.04 m4.00 m
Width: 1.73 m1.72 m
Height: 1.29 m1.29 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 165 litres145 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data348 litres
BMW Z3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`501~ 1`548
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 64003000
Pros and Cons: BMW Z3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Mercedes SLK has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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