BMW Z4 2018 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes SLC. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 12 years | 8 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 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | |||
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 | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 335 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 56 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`725 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`405 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 320 kg | 390 kg | |
| BMW Z4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 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 (€): | 33 000 | no data | |
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