Mercedes SLK 2011 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK and BMW Z4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes SLK torque is 59 NM more than BMW Z4. Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 10 cm shorter than the BMW Z4, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 310 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 44 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SLK (by 25 litres). | |||
| 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`815 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 18 600 | |
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