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1998 BMW M Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 1998 BMW M comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| MSRP |
$42,700.00 |
$41,000.00 |
$44,425.00 |
$39,700.00 |
| Destination |
$570.00 |
$775.00 |
$565.00 |
$595.00 |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Standard Engine |
3.2L 240hp I6 |
2.5L 201hp H6 |
5.7L 345hp V8 |
2.3L 185hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
240 @ 6000 RPM |
201 @ 6000 RPM |
345 @ 5600 RPM |
185 @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque |
236 @ 3800 RPM |
181 @ 4500 RPM |
350 @ 4400 RPM |
200 @ 4800 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3152 |
2480 |
5665 |
2295 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.4 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 2.8 |
3.9 X 3.6 |
3.6 X 3.5 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
11:1 |
10.1:1 |
8.8:1 |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
19 |
17 |
22 |
| Highway (mpg) |
28 |
27 |
25 |
30 |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3084.3 |
2821.9 |
3245.2 |
3035.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
96.3 |
95.2 |
104.5 |
94.5 |
| Length (in.) |
158.5 |
171 |
179.7 |
157.3 |
| Width (in.) |
66.6 |
70.1 |
73.6 |
67.5 |
| Height (in.) |
50.7 |
50.8 |
47.7 |
50.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
55.6 |
57.7 |
62 |
58.6 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.8 |
60.2 |
64.4 |
58.5 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.6 |
38.2 |
37.6 |
37.4 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.8 |
N/A |
42.8 |
42.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.7 |
51.7 |
55.3 |
51.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53.4 |
54.2 |
54.7 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
47 |
N/A |
N/A |
43.8 |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
205/55R16 |
245/45R17 |
205/55R16 |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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