Mercedes SLC 2016 vs BMW Z4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLC could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLC consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SLC is smaller. Mercedes SLC is 19 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 281 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLC has 56 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.52 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.48 metres less than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes SLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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