Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | SLK |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | SLK (R172) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (105 Hp) | SLK 250 (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 9.8-9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km | 5.8-5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3-6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 169-160 g/km | |
| Power: | 105 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 2000-4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 4134 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1301 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1565 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 225 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | 335 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1635 kg | 1790 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 kg | 1475 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.52 m | |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R17 |