Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 179 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 210 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 38 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 61 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`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 23 000 | |
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