Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW Z4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | 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 SLK 2008 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine BMW Z4 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes SLK is 14 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 18 600 | |
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