Mercedes SLK 2004 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 260 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`560 | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
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