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bmw 3 series convertible vs mercedes benz slk class

2013 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 300 Roadster
$47,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
$47,000 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model 3 Series Convertible Sub-Model SLK-Class
Make BMW Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 3 Series Model SLK-Class
Model Year 2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible Model Year 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Year 2013 Year 2016
MSRP $47,900 MSRP $47,000
Engine 3.0L Inline-6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 230 hp Horsepower 241 hp
Torque 200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
City 18 MPG City 25 MPG
Highway 27 MPG Highway 32 MPG
Combined 21 MPG Combined 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.1 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 289.8 miles Cruising Range City 462.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway 434.7 miles Cruising Range Highway 592 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Turning Diameter 34.5 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension 5-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Optional
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Optional Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Optional Satellite Radio Optional
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 2 seater
Curb Weight 3,891 lbs Curb Weight 3,241 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.4 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 108.7 in Wheelbase 95.7 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.5"
Front Tire 225/45R17 Front Tire P225/45YR17
Rear Tire 225/45R17 Rear Tire P245/40YR17
Front Width 59.1 in Front Width 61.4 in
Max Width 71.5 in Max Width 71.5 in
Height 54.5 in Height 51.2 in
Length 181.9 in Length 162.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 52.2 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in Rear Seat Headroom N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 32 in Rear Seat Leg Room N/A
Trunk Volume 9 ft³ Trunk Volume 6.4 ft³