Mercedes SLK 2008 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 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 90 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: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 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 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 2009 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 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, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 180 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 28 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 SLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`700 | |
| 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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