Mercedes SLK 1996 vs BMW Z3 1996

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Mercedes SLK
1996 - 2000
BMW Z3
1996 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 2.31.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 136 - 193 HP115 - 231 HP
Torque: 190 - 280 NM168 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 9.7 seconds6 - 10.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 - 9.57.8 - 10.6
Mercedes SLK petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW Z3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.00 m4.04 m
Width: 1.72 m1.73 m
Height: 1.29 m1.29 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK is 4 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 145 litres165 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
348 litresno data
Mercedes SLK has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`548 kg~ 1`501 kg
Net weight:~ 1`213 kg~ 1`257 kg
Load capacity:~ 335 kg~ 244 kg
Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than BMW Z3. Therefore, Mercedes SLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 34006600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SLK has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW Z3 has
  • roomier boot
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