Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 305 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.5 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes SLK is 14 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 310 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 28 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The BMW Z4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| 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`800 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 18 800 | |
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