Absolutely! Mercedes SLK. I still have my 1998 SLK and it is still a dream to drive. It is beautiful yellow a color no longer listed and no matter were I go people constantly say "NICE" car. I have cops stop me just to look at it and invariably say "NICE" car.
Lucky enough to be onto my second SLK, and have checked all these cars (and the Boxter) out every time. They're all different. The TT cant quite shake off it's hot hatch roots and, try as it might, isn't as exciting owing to it's front wheel drive (or quattro) nature. The Z4 is quite a harsh ride (beyond "sporty") and the Boxter just too pricey. The SLK bends all three, but unless you got a V6 it's the wrong car. Had the 280 and the 350 now with no regrets or red face.
I have an E46 BMW 320i that has now done 150,000+ miles and has cost me very little over the 10 or so years I've owned it. I had to replace consumables like pads and disks and suspension. The only pucka fault I had to deal with was replacing the plastic cooler tank. They suffer heat death and crack. Beyond that after 15 years the rear parking sensors died after a long journey with a bike rack on the back. It might have been vibration or maybe they just need reset with the fault reader. Don't know yet. Anyway got to say, Very reliable car. It might have helped that it was the smallest of the sixes and therefore very unstressed engine (Though I thrashed it every opportunity I got) It was serviced on time and well every cycle. As it happens Rust got it in the end. It's sad. It's on the drive and mechanically stellar but the wings are rusted beyond the point of buying replacements. It would not be worth replacing them for the resale value left in it. The same thing happened to my old SW20 MR2. Perfect interior and perfect mechanically but sills rusted beyond repair after a few years of trying welding. One of the pitfalls of living in Scotland where they coat the roads with salt 3 months of the year. Never mind Z4 next. :-) Luv and Peace.
I own a 2009 SLK 350 ...6 cyl/300bhp. Love the steel roof.A fabric roof is not as dependable as are the bmw & MB.Plus the steel roof when closed adds a touch better stiffness. Odd they're comparing 4 cyl and 6 cyl!? MB not as nose-heavy as the bmw. As far as longevity, my SLK will still be on the road when the Audi is no more. They all feel different but are all very good cars and all 3 do their owners proud. However, I am keeping my slk.
merc: 17 seconds, bmw: 18 seconds, audi: 10 seconds. so you say, in the first 10 seconds of a ridiculously instant rain, nothing will happen but in the next 7-8 seconds the car will be flooded? how about checking the forecast and not driving open top on a day that it's going to rain? p.s. the thing you say can barely happen if you are a little bit careful. but how about the high levels of constant noise you have when you drive a soft top every day?
I had a Boxster 718 GTS and I’ve driven both the z4 3501s and slk 350 also a AMG SLK 55 , If you want a driver’s car the Boxster... The SLK the Z4 both are more GT Cars .
Pity no Porsche Boxster and then it would've been a great review !!! Of the three I prefer the mini-GT comfort of the SLK with the roof down and very relaxed and the diesel version is excellent !!!
4 years ago but still. You like the diseasel version of a sportscar? You need to re-evaluate your life choices. On point with the Boxster reference though - I agree. :-) Luv and Peace.
So he praised the soft top for all its upside and then when it comes to its shortcomings, he moves on real fast. It's a big downside!! The fact that it is noisy in cockpit. That seems like a deal breaker to me. Plus soft top vs hard top? Is there even a question?
Mechanical problems with the SLK hardtop are very rare and usually because an owner did something stupid. Most common problems leaks around the gasket but that is easily fixed and not expensive. Never had a problem with either of my SLK s mine in 15 years. And yes after having hardtop I could never handle a softy's noise.
Brad Wessels That's good to know. I own a 2015 SLK and I purchased the extra factory warrantee that last until 2022. So I am covered if the hardtop or anything other than the wheel breaks.
What V6? The BMW has an inline 6, yes you are right there is no comparison that's one of the reasons why the BMW won! This BMW is the base model and they are comparing to the equivalent model in the Mercedes so you can compare!
KingStivan is right. Merc gets the same amount of power with a 2.5lt v6 engine while merc only has the 1.8lt i4. that should be considered as a great accomplishment.
most sane people are saying it and it just speaks sense the Merc is the best buy Prestige style comfort and IMO actually very decent performance I have the 250 CDI(I'm only 21 best 1 I could insure)and despite the 4 not 6 there's little in it vs the z423i and that's from only the 250 diesel the 350 pisses it.
Z4 is too cramped. Most people are either going to get the Merc or go for a Miata. The TT is a style nightmare. I got the wife a white SLK with the V6.
Bill White Hubby and I just looked at the 2018 TT. Walked outside and there, lo and behold, sat a 2015 Merc SLK 250. My eyes got huge. My husband said, “um, I think we want the Mercedes.” The TT is still awesome but no comparison...
Stickin' with my SLK 350 (6 Cyl), kicks them all and a looker with classic McLaren like beauty! Sorry the new SLC are a serious let down especially that front end from the 60's and ehhh who the hell need a sunroof in a convertible???
The Mercedes wins in the convertible category, style, comfort, class and technology good for anyone 30-60 yrs old. The BMW is for balding men after their first divorce. The Audi TT is for single girls in their mid twenties after university loans are paid off.
The SLK is it. And nope, it ain't girlie - that's a lame argument from bimmer nuts. Silence, style, sufficient power, durability, reliability, comfort. You pay for it, but once that is done, there's no "if only..." game, you know you've got the real thing.
@ TheGodfatherSahil12: If this channel is biased toward BMW, then it's the only one. Haven't you noticed how BMW always ends up at the back of these comparative tests? For what it matters, I'd also have the Z4. The SLK is very attractive, but I'd go with the Z4.
The Z4 is definately the best looking, the Audi is the best handling and the merc is just overpriced really. As a man I wouldn't get anything else but the BMW I'm afraid.
Looking now on the used market you can get the tt for a considerable amount of money less... I think that is the best choice taking the price in account, if we don't look at the money... than we can discuss about it
As much as i hate mercs i have to admit the merc is the best of the 3. Now if the Audi was the Coupe form the TT would be the best idk i personally think coupes are better than convertible.s
Rares Duvac amazing how i let this male/female perception bs mess with me...was set on a tt/tts but hearing that hairdresser car and not really like the rear end from the side...im likely getting an a5/s5 now...prefer the c70 look but performance and trunk space matter to me
the new one is 4 cylinders and 2.0 Supercharged much faster. the took the new slk but let bmw with the old z4 model ffs!! And btw TT it looks like out-played car by the rest
Just bought a Z4 Si 2.5 My previous car was an Octavia vRS (Which are excellent). Entered an entire new world with the Z4, I cant park it without returning to find something 'better' parked right next to it. This pretentious bollocks is the reason I drove a Skoda for 13 years.
have you ever tried to open of close the top when your at a red light ???? ya guess not ! i would love to see it get faster like mx5 fast that i would call cool ^^
Didn't know that SLK was that bad. With it's facelift, may be the performance is lifted. But the look is really a joke. The headlight and grill looks old! Just not sporty at all.
Merc imo is the worst of the three. There was a time when they were one of the best, but these days they do so much cost cutting they've turned their cars into over-priced rice rockets. Don't get me wrong, in pictures and on screen, easily the most enticing of the 3, but when you see and feel them close up, they become tacky and poorly balanced.
So ich habe SLK kompressor and y search this SLK 250 oder 350 AMG this best cars for my ok you look this and y search this cars color Rod Laether and extérieur paiture seeh this and complète austatung was hat der 350 mehr
This is not a true comparison. if you're going to compare 6 cylinders compare 6 cylinders. Hardly seems fair or even worth anyones time to watch a comparison of a six cylinder vs four. Horible!
These cars have similar price points, that's the most important aspect. Mercedes and Audi do not make a 6 cylinder for their roadsters whilst the BMW ONLY come with a straight 6 engine in different capacity. What an idiot you are.
josh neff It has everything to do with engineering, because you are comparing cars. And this video was not about comparing 6 cylinders, it is about comparing roadsters in the same class of cars. You remain the idiot. And its *Horrible
Terrible review when you don't consider the alternative engines for each car... Z4 being the slowest, what a crock of bull! Legit first vid I've ever thumb downed, learn to review
The z4 e89 is now 11 years old and still looks amazing inside the cabin and especially outside the tt and Mercedes look terribly dated and the plastics inside look like melted down tic tac packets.
SLK is just technical perfection. Whether it makes you feel good or not is a different story. But it is an extremely well engineered car.
in fact, as a SLK driver, i constantly open and close the roof at red lights. no problems whatsoever
Absolutely! Mercedes SLK. I still have my 1998 SLK and it is still a dream to drive. It is beautiful yellow a color no longer listed and no matter were I go people constantly say "NICE" car. I have cops stop me just to look at it and invariably say "NICE" car.
I'll keep my 2014 SLK 250 AMG sport. It's quick enough and elegantly styled.
Lucky enough to be onto my second SLK, and have checked all these cars (and the Boxter) out every time. They're all different. The TT cant quite shake off it's hot hatch roots and, try as it might, isn't as exciting owing to it's front wheel drive (or quattro) nature. The Z4 is quite a harsh ride (beyond "sporty") and the Boxter just too pricey. The SLK bends all three, but unless you got a V6 it's the wrong car. Had the 280 and the 350 now with no regrets or red face.
The Slk is the best looking and the most comfortable and has the most technology. It should cost way more.
♥ Mercedes ♥ 4ever
SLK for life
i still cannot believe that the commentator says that the soft top of tt is better than than the hard top of slk just because it converts faster...
definitely slk...
SLK :)
mercedes the best...
TT looks too much like a VW Bug. BMW has a horrible rep for being in the shop more than on the road. Went with the SLK 2015 and love it.
I have an E46 BMW 320i that has now done 150,000+ miles and has cost me very little over the 10 or so years I've owned it.
I had to replace consumables like pads and disks and suspension. The only pucka fault I had to deal with was replacing the plastic cooler tank. They suffer heat death and crack.
Beyond that after 15 years the rear parking sensors died after a long journey with a bike rack on the back.
It might have been vibration or maybe they just need reset with the fault reader.
Don't know yet.
Anyway got to say, Very reliable car. It might have helped that it was the smallest of the sixes and therefore very unstressed engine (Though I thrashed it every opportunity I got)
It was serviced on time and well every cycle.
As it happens Rust got it in the end.
It's sad.
It's on the drive and mechanically stellar but the wings are rusted beyond the point of buying replacements. It would not be worth replacing them for the resale value left in it.
The same thing happened to my old SW20 MR2. Perfect interior and perfect mechanically but sills rusted beyond repair after a few years of trying welding.
One of the pitfalls of living in Scotland where they coat the roads with salt 3 months of the year.
Never mind Z4 next.
:-)
Luv and Peace.
Ian Edmonds love and peace dude...just repeating what I have heard...glad you got a good set of wheels!
Melissa G do you still like your SLK? I’m thinking of getting one!
Ian Nicol I love it still...did you get one?
I own a 2009 SLK 350 ...6 cyl/300bhp. Love the steel roof.A fabric roof is not as dependable as are the bmw & MB.Plus the steel roof when closed adds a touch better stiffness. Odd they're comparing 4 cyl and 6 cyl!? MB not as nose-heavy as the bmw. As far as longevity, my SLK will still be on the road when the Audi is no more. They all feel different but are all very good cars and all 3 do their owners proud. However, I am keeping my slk.
MERCEDES
merc: 17 seconds, bmw: 18 seconds, audi: 10 seconds. so you say, in the first 10 seconds of a ridiculously instant rain, nothing will happen but in the next 7-8 seconds the car will be flooded? how about checking the forecast and not driving open top on a day that it's going to rain?
p.s. the thing you say can barely happen if you are a little bit careful. but how about the high levels of constant noise you have when you drive a soft top every day?
The TT look like a bathtub.
anderson bozza
Double agree, TT is nice but next to the z4 or slk it becomes dated and ugly lol
Yep I think of chopped VW beetle when I see them...ugly.
Mercedes : Such a Best Car
Bmw!!!!!
BMW anytime
Z4 gang all day 😁 this is the funnest car I've had the opportunity drive.
1. SLK 2. Z4 3. TT
I’d go either slk or a boxster
Two very different cars, The Boxster and BMW are more closely matched.
I had a Boxster 718 GTS and I’ve driven both the z4 3501s and slk 350 also a AMG SLK 55 , If you want a driver’s car the Boxster... The SLK the Z4 both are more GT Cars .
This is a no brainer - The best or nothing.
Pity no Porsche Boxster and then it would've been a great review !!!
Of the three I prefer the mini-GT comfort of the SLK with the roof down and very relaxed and the diesel version is excellent !!!
4 years ago but still. You like the diseasel version of a sportscar?
You need to re-evaluate your life choices.
On point with the Boxster reference though - I agree.
:-)
Luv and Peace.
Why didn't they test this with an SLK 350?
id still take the slk above the others that commentator is talking crap
So he praised the soft top for all its upside and then when it comes to its shortcomings, he moves on real fast. It's a big downside!! The fact that it is noisy in cockpit. That seems like a deal breaker to me. Plus soft top vs hard top? Is there even a question?
SnoBoardnRN you are right. That would be an issue to consider. But when operational what do you rather have?
Mechanical problems with the SLK hardtop are very rare and usually because an owner did something stupid. Most common problems leaks around the gasket but that is easily fixed and not expensive. Never had a problem with either of my SLK s mine in 15 years. And yes after having hardtop I could never handle a softy's noise.
Brad
Wessels That's good to know. I own a 2015 SLK and I purchased the extra factory warrantee that last until 2022. So I am covered if the hardtop or anything other than the wheel breaks.
pretty much not existent. I can probably fit a couple of backpacks in there.
john1023va I&|
i prefer the looks of the previous slk with the F1 style nose
I quite liked that one too.
It looked awesome.
Reviews panned it so I left it alone.
Luv and Peace.
I have owned a 2006 slk for 4 yrs with 161K. No major problems.
Most beautiful
SLK :}
always the best : Mercedes
You cant compare a V6 to a 4 Cylinder Merc
What V6? The BMW has an inline 6, yes you are right there is no comparison that's one of the reasons why the BMW won! This BMW is the base model and they are comparing to the equivalent model in the Mercedes so you can compare!
Try the SLK in Sport mode might make a difference
KingStivan is right. Merc gets the same amount of power with a 2.5lt v6 engine while merc only has the 1.8lt i4. that should be considered as a great accomplishment.
most sane people are saying it and it just speaks sense the Merc is the best buy Prestige style comfort and IMO actually very decent performance I have the 250 CDI(I'm only 21 best 1 I could insure)and despite the 4 not 6 there's little in it vs the z423i and that's from only the 250 diesel the 350 pisses it.
ryan Gaffka ^
AGREE GO BMW!!
The SLK 350 is a great step up.
I would choose the SLK no matter what.
Three fine cars. Just have to find the one that best fits one's checklist.
Z4 is too cramped. Most people are either going to get the Merc or go for a Miata. The TT is a style nightmare. I got the wife a white SLK with the V6.
Bill White Hubby and I just looked at the 2018 TT. Walked outside and there, lo and behold, sat a 2015 Merc SLK 250. My eyes got huge. My husband said, “um, I think we want the Mercedes.” The TT is still awesome but no comparison...
Miata looks like a toy alongside a z4
I had an SLK 320 and it was great, then I bought a Z4 e85 and that was great too...Now I drive a Z4 e89 ...and guess what...It's also great.
Both SLK and Z4 look way better than any AUDI TT
do you own or drive any of those before?
just wanna make sure i can trust your opinion
Stickin' with my SLK 350 (6 Cyl), kicks them all and a looker with classic McLaren like beauty! Sorry the new SLC are a serious let down especially that front end from the 60's and ehhh who the hell need a sunroof in a convertible???
I've got the same car! I love it. I get compliments on it almost every day. The McLaren front end is awesome..
Three letters... S L K
I really want to like the Z4 but think new SLK takes it hands down!
The Mercedes wins in the convertible category, style, comfort, class and technology good for anyone 30-60 yrs old. The BMW is for balding men after their first divorce. The Audi TT is for single girls in their mid twenties after university loans are paid off.
The SLK is it. And nope, it ain't girlie - that's a lame argument from bimmer nuts. Silence, style, sufficient power, durability, reliability, comfort. You pay for it, but once that is done, there's no "if only..." game, you know you've got the real thing.
Sufficient power, durability, reliability & comfort!! buy a lexus lol. Sports cars are about looks, handling, performance and sound.
Yeah it looks nice but if you wanna have fun driving sporty - no chance with the slk
So you're saying it's for the elderly?
@ TheGodfatherSahil12: If this channel is biased toward BMW, then it's the only one. Haven't you noticed how BMW always ends up at the back of these comparative tests? For what it matters, I'd also have the Z4. The SLK is very attractive, but I'd go with the Z4.
The Z4 is definately the best looking, the Audi is the best handling and the merc is just overpriced really. As a man I wouldn't get anything else but the BMW I'm afraid.
I am Yalanouz your 100% correct. It can't be.
He is not correct
The bmw is way better in handling
I hve driven both and own the bmw
slk is the best
Slk any day
mercedes is the best
z4 or slk??
mercedes rocks
Audi my favourite.
Make no mistake; this is a BMW commercial
Looking now on the used market you can get the tt for a considerable amount of money less... I think that is the best choice taking the price in account, if we don't look at the money... than we can discuss about it
The 0-100kph for the Z4 is incorrect.
As much as i hate mercs i have to admit the merc is the best of the 3. Now if the Audi was the Coupe form the TT would be the best idk i personally think coupes are better than convertible.s
The only masculine car here is the Z4.
Rares Duvac amazing how i let this male/female perception bs mess with me...was set on a tt/tts but hearing that hairdresser car and not really like the rear end from the side...im likely getting an a5/s5 now...prefer the c70 look but performance and trunk space matter to me
Need help:
-Mercedes SLK 350 2013
OR
-BMW Z4 2014
???
Abdullah Fouda Z4 if you want a really fun car, go for the 30i or the 35i motor. Sorry for late awnser :P
I find ot funny to come on here and read the bmw vs mercedes beefs its like the android vs apple
the new one is 4 cylinders and 2.0 Supercharged much faster. the took the new slk but let bmw with the old z4 model ffs!! And btw TT it looks like out-played car by the rest
well its not MB fault if the v6 in the BM has the same HP as the i4 in the MB :> i think it should be v6 vs v6 ^^
Bmw is straight 6
23i is i4, 30i and 35i are i6, BMW does not make V6 engines.
Just bought a Z4 Si 2.5
My previous car was an Octavia vRS (Which are excellent).
Entered an entire new world with the Z4, I cant park it without returning to find something 'better' parked right next to it.
This pretentious bollocks is the reason I drove a Skoda for 13 years.
Tendría esos tres autos!
If possible, please use English as a courtesy to others here./ fab
have you ever tried to open of close the top when your at a red light ???? ya guess not ! i would love to see it get faster like mx5 fast that i would call cool ^^
The BENZ is an old man‘s Car... I’ll stick to my Z4 any day
Didn't know that SLK was that bad. With it's facelift, may be the performance is lifted. But the look is really a joke. The headlight and grill looks old! Just not sporty at all.
GERMANY RULES .....
Rules what? middle of the road cars lol Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari says different
Merc imo is the worst of the three. There was a time when they were one of the best, but these days they do so much cost cutting they've turned their cars into over-priced rice rockets. Don't get me wrong, in pictures and on screen, easily the most enticing of the 3, but when you see and feel them close up, they become tacky and poorly balanced.
BMW Z4 FTW
Well it's your opinion, and i totally disagree with it, but it's your right to think that ^^ .
So ich habe SLK kompressor and y search this SLK 250 oder 350 AMG this best cars for my ok you look this and y search this cars color Rod Laether and extérieur paiture seeh this and complète austatung was hat der 350 mehr
Behind ever BMW, Audi, Lexus, etc. is a Mercedes.
i'd go for the BMW Z4 sDrive35i
This is not a true comparison. if you're going to compare 6 cylinders compare 6 cylinders. Hardly seems fair or even worth anyones time to watch a comparison of a six cylinder vs four. Horible!
These cars have similar price points, that's the most important aspect. Mercedes and Audi do not make a 6 cylinder for their roadsters whilst the BMW ONLY come with a straight 6 engine in different capacity. What an idiot you are.
Price has nothing to do with Engineering who's the idiot?
josh neff It has everything to do with engineering, because you are comparing cars. And this video was not about comparing 6 cylinders, it is about comparing roadsters in the same class of cars. You remain the idiot. And its *Horrible
well i would need to think twice before i open or close mine :P anyways im sure both of us know faster is better ^^
No mention of the lousy dead steering in the BMW, ruins an otherwise good car.
Terrible review when you don't consider the alternative engines for each car... Z4 being the slowest, what a crock of bull!
Legit first vid I've ever thumb downed, learn to review
I could easily afford this type of car if I were in Germany or usa but in india it cost around $100000 it's too much in india.
the slk look so 'boxy - squarish' ..... audi TT look outdated .... Winner is new Z4 ...
idk bout yall but im in love with the tt
nice
This channel is VERY biased when it comes to BMWs
Kilo this, kilo that. I didn't understand a word.
The z4 e89 is now 11 years old and still looks amazing inside the cabin and especially outside the tt and Mercedes look terribly dated and the plastics inside look like melted down tic tac packets.
No, they didn't
SLK is the best of these 3 cars for sure. BMW is unreliable and breaks downs so much.
Amg
are u drunk? 150 kw vs 150kw
i would sell my left arm for any of those 3
SOLD!
Be careful what you wish for bro..
The Audi is ugly!
I really DONT LIKE the MERCEDEZ :(
But i REALLY LIKE the BMW :)
the z4 and slk are a whole other league to the TT, TT looks like a lame for a gay old man
Are you free Mr Humphries? TOSSER!
the bmw is 4 cylindres en L, not 6 dear comentator
sporty cars, with toy engines, pointless,
LOL for SLK, there is absolutely no sporty sharp form from the side . like a cutting board in the kitchen
slk 🖓 real roadster is z4!
Wht is this arse comparing a 250 to the z4? Try comparing apples to apples; z4 to the slk 350. Oh and the TT looks like crap with the roof down.