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1998 BMW Z3 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 Z3 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 Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| MSRP |
$36,200.00 |
$39,700.00 |
$41,000.00 |
$44,425.00 |
| Destination |
$570.00 |
$595.00 |
$775.00 |
$565.00 |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Standard Engine |
2.8L 189hp I6 |
2.3L 185hp I4 |
2.5L 201hp H6 |
5.7L 345hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
189 @ 5300 RPM |
185 @ 5300 RPM |
201 @ 6000 RPM |
345 @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque |
203 @ 3950 RPM |
200 @ 4800 RPM |
181 @ 4500 RPM |
350 @ 4400 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2793 |
2295 |
2480 |
5665 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.3 X 3.3 |
3.6 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 2.8 |
3.9 X 3.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.2:1 |
8.8:1 |
11:1 |
10.1:1 |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| City (mpg) |
19 |
22 |
19 |
17 |
| Highway (mpg) |
26 |
30 |
27 |
25 |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2844 |
3035.8 |
2821.9 |
3245.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
96.3 |
94.5 |
95.2 |
104.5 |
| Length (in.) |
158.5 |
157.3 |
171 |
179.7 |
| Width (in.) |
66.6 |
67.5 |
70.1 |
73.6 |
| Height (in.) |
50.7 |
50.7 |
50.8 |
47.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
55.6 |
58.6 |
57.7 |
62 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.8 |
58.5 |
60.2 |
64.4 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.6 |
37.4 |
38.2 |
37.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.8 |
42.7 |
N/A |
42.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.7 |
51.7 |
51.7 |
55.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
54.7 |
53.4 |
54.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
47 |
43.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
strut |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
trailing |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/50R16 |
205/55R16 |
205/55R16 |
245/45R17 |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| 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 |
N/A |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| 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 Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW Z3 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
Porsche Boxster |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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