BMW Z4 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 29 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 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 45 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 CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 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 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | 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. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2003 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 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 55 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 130 litres). | |||
| 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`560 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 10 400 | |
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