Mercedes SLC 2016 vs BMW Z4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLC engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.4 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 60 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: | 70 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 590 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW Z4 2018 3.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLC has 56 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.5 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: | 1`890 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`520 kg | 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 370 kg | 325 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 200 | |
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