Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (204 Hp) & Mazda Protege Hatchback 1.5 i (97 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model: | 3 Series | SLK | Protege |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | SLK (R172) | Protege Hatchback |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (105 Hp) | SLK 250 (204 Hp) | 1.5 i (97 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2011 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2015 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Cabriolet | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 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) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 60 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 169-160 g/km | ||
| Power: | 105 hp | 204 hp | 97 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 244 km/h | 181 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 6.5 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 2000-4300 rpm. | 132 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | Z5-DE | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 1489 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | ||
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 83.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 75.3 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 4134 mm | 4035 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1810 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1301 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2430 mm | 2505 mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm | 1559 mm | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1565 mm | 1460 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 kg | 1475 kg | 1323 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 |