Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK is 1 cm longer than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 240 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes SLK has 32 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes SLK 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): | 1`705 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 14 800 | |
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