Mercedes SLK 2011 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2009 3.0 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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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`855 | 1`700 | |
| 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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