Mercedes SLK vs BMW Z3 // Which Car Is The Best 90's Roadster?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video Andy and Lony completely go head to head and compare Lony's 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 to Andy's BMW Z3! This episode features 5 rounds where the two compete on Styling, Performance, Cost, Practicality, and People's Choice.
First they discuss the overall design as well as the various styling choices that each car features and debate on which is the better looking car.
Next they compare the performance of each car and find that the two cars are not even in the same league. One of the cars is completely underwhelming and could do with some more power to justify it's price tag
Later Andy and Lony discuss the price of each car both when they were new as well as their current asking price. They find that there is a shocking $40k difference between the two cars, even though they were designed for the same purpose.
Practically is not a consideration when buying a two seater convertible roadster but that doesn't stop Andy and Lony from comparing each car to find out which one is the least impractical.
Finally the two take the battle to the streets and ask people which car they would prefer to own. There is an overwhelming preference for one of the cars that takes both Andy and Lony by surprise!
All that and much more in this episode of Andy's Car Vlog, Enjoy! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
You never gonna see a Mercedes with hazard lights on the side of the road Mercedes is King!!!!!
Had both love both but currently have the slk and the hardtop wins every time!!
Great job guys, really enjoyed it! Well, here in the UK, I've owned both. The Z3 first, although mine was the 2.8 litre "widebody". I have to say though that even the 2.8 didn't feel particularly powerful and certainly had less torque than the SLK230K. The 2.8 in the Z3 had 192hp and my SLK230K had 196hp and a LOT more torque. Overall, I preferred the handling of the Z3 but everything else was better in the SLK. Power, torque, comfort, reliability, economy and built quality. I would not fancy a Z3 with the 140hp 1.9!
The SLKs by far. You should have also had people view the cars with roof up. I have two SLKs as they are cheap as chips here in Europe and no the hydraulic motor for the cab is not hard to replace.
I think the SLK is a better built car, faster & good looking. But after having driven both cars, I think the Z3 is a much better driving car. For what I want though, the SLK is the one
Gotta agree with you, Z3 is much more involving to drive but as an overall package the SLK is more premium!
Mercedes of course.
These SLkAmgs will be a fortune in the near future....Beautiful...Classic and classy.
Of these two, the Z3 has my vote, I have a SLK 350 second generation, r171, now that does beat a BM...
I've found 6 SLKs under $3500 in the last couple days. I think I need one.
BMW !!
Let's go BMW! 🔥
SLK ♥️👍
Such a good looking car!
You need two BMW's, one to drive while the other one is in the shop.
SLK for me!
It's an awesome little car!
Drive a black slk manual, and the hard top is magic.
It doesn’t handle like a honda, but it’s a sweet ride 👍
Slk hard top,better quality interior I think it’s safer and more glamorous but I also like z3 they are very good cars both of them!
Such a had choice because they're great in their own ways, but I gotta agree the Merc is more premium! 🔥❤️
As my friend once said, "There is Mercedes and then other cars".
Love the content
Thanks man, glad you like it!
SLK all day
🔥❤️
I got a silver '99 slk amg kit manual 2 years ago 117k on the odo and never had an issue love it to death drive it hard 😇👌 after playing gran turismo 3 again I realized I made a good choice lol
You’re amazing with cars 🤩
Thanks man, glad to hear that! 🙏
Very rare color combination! Mine has black leather interior with brown marble. But this looks harddd 💪💯
Both are cool cars whenever I see them however the looks or the R170 SLK are just timeless having owned two of them a mint condition R170 SLK is a special car much better than the R171 that came after it
Gotta agree with you on that, Especially the AMG version! 🔥
Agreed
I had a Z3, it reminded me of a giant clown shoe, weird.
Why didn't you even bother to drive each other's cars to give a handling and drive review?
This was more for entertainment, we just wanted to mess around and have a laugh
I’d say the MX-5 Miata beats both in terms of reliability and lower maintenance costs and by a wide margin. German car companies had a lot to learn from Japanese engineering and design. The only thing the MX-5s really sucked at was rust prevention. But that too seems to affect Z3s and SLKs so many years later too. But yeah the MX-5 was a much better design overall. More dependable and they sold way more of them. It was just a little too small overall. Doesn’t fit 6ft tall corn fed Americans very well but what do you expect when it’s being built by the Japanese.
Z3 ❤️
100%, love my Z3 😄
@@AndySprocket z3 it's a life style ❤️❤️ I love mine too 😊
I have a mint condition SLK r170 in silver of course. I feel the hard top roof and the beautiful back of the SLK is a deal breaker for me. But I must admit that the BMW front looks better though! I have even been offered money from strangers just for a ride in it! Of course I turned them down! But my friends will take a ride for nothing! Just kiding! :)
Good choice, your SLK will be a future classic! I feel that all lightweight 2 seater roadsters will become quite valuable in the future because of all the new heavy electric cars. 🔥
Nice and Fun Video, SLK is a more reliable car as bmw has the issue with all sorts of oil and coolant leaks and from the headlights I would say mercedes has used a more quality material.
BMW Z3 for life..since i use it 😁
BMW Z3, Let’s go! 🔥💪
Benz Slk 3.2 💪😎
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Parts for the Z3 are difficult to get new. Mercedes still makes parts for every single model since 1990.
Z3 is a sports car. Mercedes is a cruiser. When I was 30 I had a Z3. It was a great car with great steering handling. Now I am 50 and own a SLK 2003 model. I love the hardtop compared to the softtop. If BMW had a hardtop I still would own a Z3 or Z4. Foldable hardtop is a game changer.
I like the second gen 171 better but the old Mercedes engines are built to last forever. All those new engines from any new cars like GDI, CGI, TFSI, JTS ,Ecotec are garbage. Carbon builds up in the engine. Old fuel injection engines can make 250.000km easily. My wife drives a BMW 420 company car. WITH 118.000KM engine swap. My neighbor has a W205 2liter 78.000km engine full of carbon.
My Alfa GT 2.0JTS powerlos due to carbon build up in the engine. My sons Audi TSI 2.0 same problem.
Old is gold. Get yourself a decent early 2000 BMW or a Mercedes any sportscat or a cruiser and enjoy being a man.
Z3!!
SLK
SLk Is better!
Damn right, she is! I ❤ my SLK 230. No comp
In my country, R170 is half the price of the Z3.
Damn that's lucky, the R170's here are crazy expensive! 😭
In Germany a decent low mileage 170 between 3000 and 6000 euros. With a high mileage 1500 euros.
The people were so disappointed when they walked away without either of the cars after
Hahaha 😂
Andy looks like the majority is SLK leaning!!
I own two slk 230 I fix them on my TH-cam channel. I love these cars
If you had the 2.8 or the m roadster, the Merc wouldn't have even shown.
Dude the 2.8 and 3.0 Z3’s are awesome! I honestly reckon they’re all future classics
Not in comparison with a SLK 320 or SLK 32 AMG.
Jackass doesn't even realize Mercedes-Benz SLK320 would dust you there too. Hey throw in a v8 and see if you can keep up. Cause hey Mercedes-Benz even beats BMW sorry over engineered inferior quality ass there with the SLK55.
I've owned both , and would say BMW . One big difference is that I can actually use the manual convertible top in my Z3, and not shell out big bucks replacing hydraulic cylinders for the over-engeneered hard top in the Mercedes. I got nervous every time I operated it. Also I love my stick shift.
100% man, a big part of having a convertible is actually using it! Plus, a manual transmission is always fun 🔥
Only problem the Z3 is ugly and looks like a small Mazda, and this is coming from a huge BMW fanatic and driver. Alsof anyone larger then 1.50m looks like a retard in it. Besides that hardtop over soft top any day.
slk is not a bruno sacco but a murat günak design
I own one merc slk, wife has peugeot 206, both are Murat Günak's. He has a distinct taste in car design i suppose.
Both are great however Z3 will never have that classy look that SLK has. In addition in Europe there is SLKs with 5 and 6 gears manual transmissions that quite fun to drive.
Wow didn't know they had a manual option! Gotta agree, the SLK will be more desirable as a collectable because it's timeless ❤️
@@AndySprocket I have a 2001 SLK 320 V6 with a 6 speed manual and sport package. It is definiely more a GT than sports car but is still a lot of fun to drive. And it sounds great. Peace
Bmw z3 😍
So good! 😍
Love my r170
I don't like the shape of bmw z3,Mercedes is the king of the Roads Forever!!!you cannot compare a Mercedes with nothing!!!!!
I’m After a SLK so……Mercedes for life 🎉❤🎉
Hey mate I'm late bt I am here 😂
Sorry for the late reply mate, glad you could make it! ❤️
The slk center console locks fyi.
slk rules !
R170 will be classic in future day bye day get value 170 looks very benz more them 171 172
Slk all day
Slk for life as the guy says
Just found out my manual SLK 230k is rare lol
the vast majority of the Z3s made were made with the far superior BMW straight 6 engines, but you find a 4 cylinder car to compare as being representative of the Z3. Honestly a 6 cylinder Z3 blows away the SLK in performance and handling
Now you're talking 6 cylinder vs 4 cylinder. Hey a Bugatti blows away a pinto. Did you know that? What an idiot
The slk also came in v6(320)/supercharged (32) & v8 brabus
Best 90s roadster is the mx5 for sure
Already own a Mercedes’
Roof very slow with engine not running
Mate, the guy with you is NOT funny, even if he thinks he is. Otherwise, great video.
I own an SLK 230 in the US much easier to fix than the BMW
I prefer SLK
Mercedes Benz
z3 win
Let's go Z3! 🔥😄
@@AndySprocket people are on drugs seriously!!
BMW all day,
Let's Go! 🔥
😂😂 no clown shoe BMW for me I’m with the Frenchman Mercedes all the way!!
Hahaha BMW clown shoe 😂
Clown shoe! That is exactly it!
Merc wins all day and daily Lonster the monster is correct
Fair enough, I love that Merc too!
I'll go with z3, merc's hard top mechanism is hard to fix
Edit: But that hard top, maaaan.. it's a beaut!
But still z3 all the way.
dont worry the poll results were 25/75 percent slk's way!!! lololol
TBH I prefer folding hardtops too! ❤️
Ikr that's so random! People in person liked the Z3 but IG was all about the SLK 😄
hard if your not handy, easy if you are i fixed mine for 50$ and some time!!
lol not hard at all i fixed the one in the video myself, $50 and some time and research!!
Mazda Miata
Love those!
The SLK is classy. The BMW is for ladies or yobs.
Mercedes…timeless quality….the SLK 32 AMG is miles ahead
BMW falls apart, not as reliable. I have a BMW 323ci, Slk230 and an S500. All the rubber and plastics decompose on BMW among other issues including haywire electric system after certain components need to be replaced.
He asks a bunch of young people which they like. Young people don't know shit about cars. Only go by looks and what they're told. And there's a Lotta chatter about BMW looks but no one chatters about their shitty quality. My best friend bought 3 BMW brand new one right after another and all 3 of them had major issues. Meanwhile I'm rolling down the roads problem free in my 15+ year old CLK500.
Next time try asking some older people who've actually owned and appreciated many cars and during their lifetime and I'll guarantee the BMW gets smoked.
Also, the roof test is crap. I'll bet a thousand dollars the SLK is quieter inside with the roof up than that crappy clownshoe with the toilet paper roof you can toss around so quickly.
Hilarious lol
miata
Yes okay interior plastic is s*** the BMW is definitely better on that and that's about it
slk all day..the bmw is hideous
i;ve had both of them and i can tell you that both of them are shit ... look for a R171 / R172 280 with no rust underneath . R170 is shit , z3 is also shit . you're welcome
SLK, all day!