BMW Z3 engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
9.5
The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
51 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
860 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.02 m
4.57 m
Width:
1.69 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.29 m
1.38 m
BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 55 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
165 litres
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Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`435
2`020
Safety:
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no data
Quality:
Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better
