BMW Z4 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 56 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 276 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 7200 | |
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