Mercedes SLC 2016 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLC and BMW Z4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes SLC torque is 30 NM more than BMW Z4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLC consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine 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: | 4.13 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
| Mercedes SLC is 11 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLC is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLC has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The BMW Z4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.52 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.18 metres less than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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