Mercedes SLC 2016 vs BMW Z4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes SLC) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW Z4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLC engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW Z4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. Mercedes SLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 2.0 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: | 180 litres | 281 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
285 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLC has 101 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 (kg): | 1`905 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 37 000 | |
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