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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
2001 BMW Z3

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
MSRP $64,500 - $82,900
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2001 BMW Z3
MSRP $46,800 - $67,800
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas 6-Cyl
Displacement
3.5L/214 5.5L/332
3.2L/192 2.5L/152 3.0L/183
Fuel System
SMPI
EFI
Horsepower
268 hp @ 6500 rpm 355 hp @ 5750 rpm
315 hp @ 7400 rpm 184 hp @ 6000 rpm 225 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 2400-5000 rpm 376 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
251 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 175 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed fully synchronized manual transmission-inc: direct-action short-throw shifter AMG-enhanced 7-speed automatic transmission-inc: driver-selectable comfort mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, AMG SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode
5-speed manual transmission w/direct 5th gear
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.3 - 15.0 L/100 km
7.9 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.5 - 9.8 L/100 km
7.6 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.5 - 15.0 L/100 km
7.6 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
51.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
963 mm
955 mm
Front Leg Room
1,080 mm
1,062 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,326 mm
1,313 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
164 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,431 mm
2,446 - 2,459 mm
Length, Overall
4,087 mm
4,026 - 4,049 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,788 - 1,793 mm
1,740 mm
Height, Overall
1,270 - 1,298 mm
1,273 - 1,293 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,446 - 1,540 kg
1,240 - 1,360 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45ZR17 P225/40ZR18
P225/45ZR17 P225/50R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/40ZR17 P245/35ZR18
245/40ZR17 P225/50R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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