BMW Z4 2011 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLC have the same engine power, but BMW Z4 torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes SLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2011 2.0 engine Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes SLC, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.52 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.18 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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