Comparison: New Mercedes SLK vs BMW Z4

dvil9 · 01-15-2011, 03:18 AM

The only thing that bugs me about the z4 are those windshield washer spray nobs on the hood. That's so 1980!

bavarian19 · 01-15-2011, 07:42 AM

Ill take the Z4 over the SLK anyday.

taYab · 01-15-2011, 07:46 AM

Look ugly. Too much SLS like design which is fail.

manicm · 01-15-2011, 10:10 AM

The Z4 looks much cleaner, the SLK much too fussy, especially at front.

The Z4's steering wheel is pig ugly though.

Kayani_1 · 01-15-2011, 12:05 PM

The Z4 looks better design wise compared to the SLK. Where the SLK lost it is in the side view their are no curves or muscular wheel arches. Also the rear of the Z4 looks better.

The SLK steering wheel looks better then the Z4.

Year's_End · 01-15-2011, 12:43 PM

Every person comparing the SLK to the SLS is certifiably blind. But you know I bet MB is loving the comparison. You're doing them favors by making ridiculous comparisons to their halo car. In case you all forgot what that thing looks like:

teagueAMX · 01-15-2011, 12:55 PM

I'm a longtime fan of the SLS and its predecessor the gull-wing door 300SL, but apart from that, IMO MB is out of ideas. I find all their lines boring and lacking any real innovation. Of course, like BMW, they stress all the gadgetry but that doesn't make a marque stand out from the crowd.

And when it comes to the Z4 vs the SLK, it's almost as if MB made an effort to copy Z4's features, but they did the entire package in a very boring way. Frankly, I feel the SLK is nothing more than a blob with an outlandish grill that mimics the SLS.

The Z4 has a style and panache that the SLK can't match. The entire series, Z3, Z8, Z4 (e85/86), and the latest Z4 have all been tributes to the front engine, long priapic hood, rear engine roadster designs of years past. The SLK on the other hand is poorly realized amalgam that at best is very unfortunate.

tranquility · 01-15-2011, 01:26 PM

The overwhelming MB grill is what makes those 2 Merc cars similar. They're too stale for my tastes anyways, although I can see how some ppl may like them if they like 'classic' designs. Just not my cup of tea. A bodykit would make the SLS nicer though.

I agree that the Merc's steering wheel is nicer though and some parts of the interior.

Aleppo · 01-16-2011, 12:42 AM

it seems to me like the slk designers were very 'inspired' by the z4 design. there's almost too much similarity...

the belgian · 01-16-2011, 01:19 AM

merc is a nice looking car and is not far away from the z4. But its a girls car!!

Aleppo · 01-16-2011, 02:42 AM

btw, is that a chronograph 'a la porsche' mounted on the center of the dash?

simnew · 01-16-2011, 05:32 AM

Mmmm....

Yet another ham-fisted design from Mercedes. The front really does look like something from a truck welded onto the old model. The 'new' square look at the front for the Mercs will age very badly - and in fact I am surprised it gets past new safety regulations for pedestrian leg impact damage. Looks quite good from the side especially with the roof up - notice how narrow the roof is compared to the Z4.

It will sell very well to loads of Chanel hand bagged girls in Europe and will be especially popular in Bond Street London and Kensington but hard core drivers and more macho men will still buy Porsche.

The BMW is kind of in the middle - a car for someone who doesn't want to buy a Porsche and likes a car with style. I would consider buying one but only if they make active suspension an option.

guydude · 01-16-2011, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samchoi604

I'm a great fan of the Z4 but I have to admit, the SLK looks much better than before and even better than the Z4.

Agreed

Wraith. · 01-16-2011, 04:41 PM

U also drive a 135is?? You r indeed confused.

Memphis1 · 01-16-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraith.

U also drive a 135is?? You r indeed confused.

135is...

texref · 01-16-2011, 07:22 PM

BMW Z4 all the way

Alext · 01-17-2011, 01:42 AM

Listen chaps - this new SLK will be noticeably slower to 60mph/100km/h than even the 35i let alone the 35is. Only the AMG will be a sub 5 sec rival.

Torn · 01-17-2011, 01:50 AM

z4!

HpDellNestle · 01-19-2011, 06:40 PM

Have not driven the new MB. By look, Z4 looks nice. New SLK looks like any other MB with Z4 butt slaps on it. Almost as if MB spent no money on the exterior design and at the end realize that they can't use the old SLK exterior while calling it a "new" model so they flipped through BMW's catalog and found their answer. (I am very bias

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KrisNL · 01-20-2011, 12:52 PM

Prefer Z4 a lot more. MB tries to copy, but fails... not elegant at all.

BlueZ4AZ · 01-20-2011, 01:15 PM

Does anyone know the curb weight on that pig? I bet it's over 3800 lbs.

Wraith. · 01-20-2011, 02:16 PM

Dunno how accurate it is since they are displaying a pic of the current model but:

http://a4auto.blogspot.com/2011/01/m...res-specs.html

01-15-2011, 03:18 AM	#111
dvil9 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hearth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	The only thing that bugs me about the z4 are those windshield washer spray nobs on the hood. That's so 1980!
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01-15-2011, 07:42 AM	#112
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Ill take the Z4 over the SLK anyday.
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01-15-2011, 07:46 AM	#113
taYab Captain 30 Rep 717 Posts Drives: '06 E60 '09 E89 '14 F25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	Look ugly. Too much SLS like design which is fail. __________________ 2006 E60 Gone! 2009 E89 Gone! 2014 F25 !!
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01-15-2011, 10:10 AM	#114
manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	The Z4 looks much cleaner, the SLK much too fussy, especially at front. The Z4's steering wheel is pig ugly though.
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01-15-2011, 12:05 PM	#115
Kayani_1 Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,656 Posts Drives: BMW E92/E60 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	The Z4 looks better design wise compared to the SLK. Where the SLK lost it is in the side view their are no curves or muscular wheel arches. Also the rear of the Z4 looks better. The SLK steering wheel looks better then the Z4. __________________ nickname"BAD 3",MHD E85 tune,RennArt catback non-resonated exhaust,VRSF Downpipes, VRSF 7"FMIC,VRSF stock side inlets,SSQV BOV,ECS CP,M-performance alcantara steering,retrofit M3 paddle shifters,Alpina B3 tranny flash,AFE power seal CAI,LED angels,ST Coilovers,M3 upper/lower control arms,E93 M3 Front Swaybar ,235/35/19x9 ,275/30/19x9.5. M sport bumpers, CF diffuser. When in doubt..flat out.
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01-15-2011, 12:43 PM	#116
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Every person comparing the SLK to the SLS is certifiably blind. But you know I bet MB is loving the comparison. You're doing them favors by making ridiculous comparisons to their halo car. In case you all forgot what that thing looks like: __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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01-15-2011, 12:55 PM	#117
teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	I'm a longtime fan of the SLS and its predecessor the gull-wing door 300SL, but apart from that, IMO MB is out of ideas. I find all their lines boring and lacking any real innovation. Of course, like BMW, they stress all the gadgetry but that doesn't make a marque stand out from the crowd. And when it comes to the Z4 vs the SLK, it's almost as if MB made an effort to copy Z4's features, but they did the entire package in a very boring way. Frankly, I feel the SLK is nothing more than a blob with an outlandish grill that mimics the SLS. The Z4 has a style and panache that the SLK can't match. The entire series, Z3, Z8, Z4 (e85/86), and the latest Z4 have all been tributes to the front engine, long priapic hood, rear engine roadster designs of years past. The SLK on the other hand is poorly realized amalgam that at best is very unfortunate. __________________ "Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end".-- Unknown Last edited by teagueAMX; 01-16-2011 at 11:19 AM..
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01-15-2011, 01:26 PM	#118
tranquility sportscars only 3245 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	The overwhelming MB grill is what makes those 2 Merc cars similar. They're too stale for my tastes anyways, although I can see how some ppl may like them if they like 'classic' designs. Just not my cup of tea. A bodykit would make the SLS nicer though. I agree that the Merc's steering wheel is nicer though and some parts of the interior.
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01-16-2011, 12:42 AM	#119
Aleppo New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: \| iTrader: (0)	it seems to me like the slk designers were very 'inspired' by the z4 design. there's almost too much similarity...
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01-16-2011, 01:19 AM	#120
the belgian Enlisted Member 5 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: kilmarnock iTrader: (0)	merc is a nice looking car and is not far away from the z4. But its a girls car!!
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01-16-2011, 02:42 AM	#121
Aleppo New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: \| iTrader: (0)	btw, is that a chronograph 'a la porsche' mounted on the center of the dash?
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01-16-2011, 05:32 AM	#122
simnew First Lieutenant 106 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GranCoupe MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Mmmm.... Yet another ham-fisted design from Mercedes. The front really does look like something from a truck welded onto the old model. The 'new' square look at the front for the Mercs will age very badly - and in fact I am surprised it gets past new safety regulations for pedestrian leg impact damage. Looks quite good from the side especially with the roof up - notice how narrow the roof is compared to the Z4. It will sell very well to loads of Chanel hand bagged girls in Europe and will be especially popular in Bond Street London and Kensington but hard core drivers and more macho men will still buy Porsche. The BMW is kind of in the middle - a car for someone who doesn't want to buy a Porsche and likes a car with style. I would consider buying one but only if they make active suspension an option.
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01-16-2011, 04:41 PM	#124
Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	U also drive a 135is?? You r indeed confused.
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01-16-2011, 07:22 PM	#126
texref Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Subaru Outback Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	BMW Z4 all the way
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01-17-2011, 01:42 AM	#127
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Listen chaps - this new SLK will be noticeably slower to 60mph/100km/h than even the 35i let alone the 35is. Only the AMG will be a sub 5 sec rival.
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01-17-2011, 01:50 AM	#128
Torn Lieutenant 19 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2014 GTR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	z4!
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01-19-2011, 06:40 PM	#129
HpDellNestle Private First Class 1 Rep 141 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Have not driven the new MB. By look, Z4 looks nice. New SLK looks like any other MB with Z4 butt slaps on it. Almost as if MB spent no money on the exterior design and at the end realize that they can't use the old SLK exterior while calling it a "new" model so they flipped through BMW's catalog and found their answer. (I am very bias )
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01-20-2011, 12:52 PM	#130
KrisNL Hero of the Day 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Prefer Z4 a lot more. MB tries to copy, but fails... not elegant at all. __________________ Ordered my X3 28i, High Executive, M Sport, Topview, Innovation Pack and a lot of extra's first week of June! - delivered September 13, 2014
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01-20-2011, 01:15 PM	#131
BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know the curb weight on that pig? I bet it's over 3800 lbs.
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01-20-2011, 02:16 PM	#132
Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Dunno how accurate it is since they are displaying a pic of the current model but: http://a4auto.blogspot.com/2011/01/m...res-specs.html
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