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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6vsBMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004
VS

BMW Z3 M (E36/7)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    165 L
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
354hp264kW
325hp242kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,010mm158in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,715mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,269mm50in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,477mm58in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume
145L
-
Max trunk volume
348L
165L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
325 hp
242 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 has 29 hp more than BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V65.2 s
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.25.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
354 hp
264 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
-
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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