Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (204 Hp) & BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | SLK | 8 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | SLK (R172) | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (105 Hp) | SLK 250 (204 Hp) | 850 Csi 5.6 (380 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2011 year | 1992 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2015 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Cabriolet | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | 12.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 60 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 169-160 g/km | ||
| Power: | 105 hp | 204 hp | 380 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 244 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 6.5 sec | 6 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 2000-4300 rpm. | 550 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | S70B56 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 5576 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 13.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 80 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 86 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 4134 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1810 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1301 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2430 mm | 2684 mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm | 1559 mm | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1565 mm | 1562 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 225 l | 320 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | 335 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1635 kg | 1790 kg | 2340 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 kg | 1475 kg | 1900 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.52 m | ||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 | 235/45 R17; 265/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R17 | R17 |