Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 57 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK is 1 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes SLK has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.6 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 (kg): | 1`645 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7600 | |
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