Mercedes SLK 1996 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW Z3, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW Z3. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK is 2 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | 10.5 meters | 10 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 (kg): | 1`530 | 1`435 | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7600 | |
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