Mercedes SL 2008 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 32 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 18 600 | |
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