2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW Z4 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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2008 BMW Z4 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Z4 | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |