BMW Z3 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| BMW Z3 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 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`500 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3000 | |
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