Car comparison

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW Z3 (E36/7)

2.8

192 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2000
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)

SLK 230 Kompressor

193 hp2295 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster1996-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    165 L
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    27/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor

  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
192hp143kW
193hp144kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
558km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
2,295cc140cu in
Length
4,050mm159in
3,995mm157in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,293mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,446mm96in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,413mm56in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,494mm59in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
165L
145L
Max trunk volume-
348L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 KompressorPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.85,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor5,300 rpm2,500-4,800 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
192 hp
143 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor has 1 hp more than BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.86.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor7.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor has more power, BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 (E36/7)2.8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
192 hp
143 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
-
558 km
347 mi
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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