BMW Z3 Coupe (1998 – 2002) vs Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 321 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.4 s. The BMW Z3 Coupe uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,495 kg. The BMW Z3 Coupe dates from 1998 – 2002, the Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG from 2000 – 2004.
| Specification |
BMW
Z3 Coupe
1998 – 2002
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 193 – 321 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 350 Nm | 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.8 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 231 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 11.1 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,026 mm | 4,011 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,712 mm |
| Height | 1,280 – 1,306 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 – 2,459 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 – 1,390 kg | 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.