BMW Z4 2018 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW Z4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes SLC) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes SLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | 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 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 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: | 4.32 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger. BMW Z4 is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes SLC, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 285 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 101 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`420 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 320 kg | 375 kg | |
| BMW Z4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes SLC. Therefore, Mercedes SLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | no data | |
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