BMW Z4 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7000 | |
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