BMW Z4 2013 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes SLC. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`750 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | no data | |
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