Mercedes SL 2001 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 114 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 215 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 45 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
317 litres | 260 litres | |
| Mercedes SL has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 57 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 8600 | |
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