BMW Z4 2009 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes SLC is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 340 HP | 156 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 450 NM | 250 - 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 7.3 seconds | 4.7 - 8.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW Z4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes SLC. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.0 | 5.6 - 7.8 | |
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BMW Z4 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes SLC, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
310 litres | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SLC (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.52 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.18 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`767 kg | ~ 1`823 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`521 kg | ~ 1`438 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 246 kg | ~ 385 kg | |
| BMW Z4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 57 procentiem less than Mercedes SLC. Therefore, Mercedes SLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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