BMW Z4 2006 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 112 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 450 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
220 litres | no data | |
| BMW Z4 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 7200 | |
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