BMW Z4 2013 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, but torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes SLC. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 SLC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 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 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 285 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | no data | |
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