BMW Z4 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 55 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`560 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 6000 | |
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