Mercedes SLK 2004 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 50 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): | 10.6 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 460'000 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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
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 | 300 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 92 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`780 | 1`590 | |
| 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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