Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW Z4 2013

 
Mercedes SL
2012 - 2016
BMW Z4
2013 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 335 HP156 HP
Torque: 480 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds7.9 seconds
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): 7.76.8
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 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway980 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 km300'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLEInstalled 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 m4.24 m
Width: 1.88 m1.79 m
Height: 1.32 m1.29 m
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 litres180 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
381 litresno data
Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes SL has 61 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW Z4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1101`725
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 23 00023 000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SL has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
BMW Z4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv