Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (1996 – 2000) vs BMW Z3 Roadster (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The BMW Z3 Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 193 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
1996 – 2000
|
BMW
Z3 Roadster
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 193 hp | 116 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 280 Nm | 168 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 9.3 s | 6.0 – 89.0 s |
| Top speed | 208 – 240 km/h | 194 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 – 9.7 L/100 km | 7.8 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,049 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,293 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,446 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,385 kg | 1,160 – 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.