Mercedes SLK 2004 vs BMW Z4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including 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. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK and BMW Z4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 240 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 32 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 8400 | |
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