Car comparison

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

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

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BMW Z3 M (E36/7)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • 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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • 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
ModelBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
321hp239kW
354hp264kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,755kg3,869lb
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
62.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,266mm50in
1,269mm50in
Wheelbase
2,458mm97in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume-
145L
Max trunk volume
165L
348L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 has 33 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: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 M (E36/7)3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
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
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.25.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V65.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 has more power, BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
1,266 mm
49.8 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
321 hp
239 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
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
Range score
-
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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) 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

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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