BMW 323 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Highlights
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$26,990
Starting MSRP
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$47,000
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas 6-Cyl
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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170 hp
Horsepower
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241 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas 6-Cyl
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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170 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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241 @ 5550
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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273 @ 1300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.5/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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M/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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9-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40YR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P225/45YR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Upper Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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56 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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176 in
Length, Overall
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163 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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49 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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96 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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6 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,153 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,241 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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10.87 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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11.26 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2000 BMW 323 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more reliable than the 2000 BMW 323 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 SLK-Class versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2000 323.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2000 BMW 323 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2000 BMW 323 with 28 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2000 BMW 323 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The 2000 BMW 323 is cheaper than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class with a $26,990 starting MSRP versus a $47,000 starting MSRP.
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