Mercedes SLK 2000 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 8 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 260 litres | |
| Mercedes SLK has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SLK (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.8 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`645 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 8400 | |
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