Mercedes SLK 1996 vs BMW Z3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
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`585 | 1`500 | |
| 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 | 7600 | |
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