Mercedes SLC 2016 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLC consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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 | 4.24 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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