The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 68,000
€ 107,300
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
56.1
71
77.8
50
70.6
78.5
71 in
Width
70.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
50 in
108.7
181.7
95.7
160.9
181.7 in
Length
160.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
E92
Generation
R171
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
395 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.34 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
8.34 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
357 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
231.1 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
