BMW Z4 2009 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes SLC. Despite the higher power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | 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. Mercedes SLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 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 |
310 litres | 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. 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 (kg): | 1`760 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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