BMW Z4 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 208 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. 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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7200 | |
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