:: 2003 MERCEDES SLK320 vs 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i :: POLL ::

[CaesarX]

SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARE

2003 BMW Z4
price: $40,250
engine: 3.0L 225 hp I6
horsepower: 225 @ 5900 RPM
transmission: 6-Speed Manual Overdrive F1
exterior photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
interior photo: 1
engine photo: 1

2003 MERCEDES SLK
price: $45,050
engine: 3.2L 215 hp V6
horsepower: 215 @ 5700 RPM
transmission: 6-Speed Manual Overdrive F1
exterior photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
interior photo: 1
engine photo: 1

 

[CaesarX]

Being the long-time BMW fan that i am, my choice was an easy one. But i doubt i would have picked the Mercedes even if i wasn't biased. Both cars have similar engines, but Z4's exterior simply blows the SLK away.

 

[mrCide]

slk is a nice car but.. its too small inside.. i'm only 5'8 and i feel squished inside of it.

 

[ElFenix]

ugly vs girly...

can i have a boxster instead?

 

[Imported]

I'd rather have a 350Z Track edition..

 

[CaesarX]

If you think the Z4 is ugly, you're insane. It looks unique, which is exactly what i like about it.

 

[geno]

I mean, if I *had* to choose one, it'd be the Z4 (I'd have to overlook the yucky exterior) only because MB's aren't very enthusiastic cars (more subdued).

If you think the Z4 is ugly, you're insane. It looks unique, which is exactly what i like about it.

I, too, could design a car with a bunch of random, uninspired lines, and it'd be unique as well.

 

The Z4's styling is second-to-none. Looks like you're driving a downmarket Z8 - which is a very, very good thing.

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: Imported
I'd rather have a 350Z Track edition..

Defintely. Isn't the 350z cheaper too than both of these cars??

I havent been in either new one, but I will tell you I did't feel safe in either of the old cars. I used to drive a Landcruiser at the time, that may have something to do with it.

Spac3d

 

[bolido2000]

You can't compare a car that just hit the market with one that has been around some time.
I'll take the Z4 although I wished it had a hardtop

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Neither. G35 coupe.

 

[ndee]

Mercedes are cars for old grandpas, and that SLK is considered as b!tch's car here in Switzerland. Z4 for me.

 

[Sunner]

Merc.

The Z4 looks like $hit.
It does indeed look unique, but that doesn't mean it looks good.

Down with Chris Bangle! :|

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer
Neither. G35 coupe.

 

[CraigRT]

both of them are not nice looking.. the SLK is too plain, and the BMW just looks terrible.

thumbs down for both overpriced coupes!

G35 couple plz. and then i can take myself out to lunch after with the change too...

 

[CaesarX]

Call me crazy but i think the Z4 looks better than the Z8.

 

[woodie1]

The BMW is for drivers. Never figured out what the SLK was for.

 

[CaesarX]

Originally posted by: woodie1
The BMW is for drivers. Never figured out what the SLK was for.

Yeah, i can't stand the SLK, or any other Mercedes cars for that matter.

 

[CaesarX]

Looks like the Benz is getting it's ass kicked here

 

[Anubis]

id much rather have a 350Z track also. looks better, faster, generally a cooler car

 

[CaesarX]

No way in hell does the 350Z look better than the Z4 3.0i. Besides, Nissan over BMW? Come on.

 

[Hammer]

easy choice, bmw

 

[LongCoolMother]

the z4 is kind of ugly (a little too angular for my tastes) and the slk isnt much better.

but if i could have either... i choose....z4.

 

[Imported]

I'll take the look of the 350Z over the Z4 anyday..

 

[KokomoGST]

For $2k more you can have a base Boxster...
Or for thousands less you can have a Honda S2000.

The 350Z (nice car it is) is not a roadster... but then again... you could say that the Merc isn't really a roadster either.