Mercedes SLK 1996 vs BMW Z3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK is 5 cm shorter than the BMW Z3, 2 cm narrower 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`490 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 6800 | |
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