Mercedes SL 2008 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 313 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 580 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 5.7 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 855 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 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 | 310 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 29 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 18 600 | |
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