Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Cabrio (2000 – 2003) vs BMW M3 Cabriolet (2001 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 347 hp at most. The BMW M3 Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Cabrio uses less fuel, from 11.7 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. The BMW M3 Cabriolet is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,755 kg. At 4,567 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Cabrio is 74 mm longer than the BMW M3 Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLK AMG Cabrio
2000 – 2003
|
BMW
M3 Cabriolet
2001 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2001 – 2007 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 347 hp | 343 hp |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,493 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,755 kg | 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.