The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 36,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
€ 60,000
 Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79
70.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
50.8 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
95.7
163.2
166.9 in
Length
163.2 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 276.822
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
154 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
177 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
21.4 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
35 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
503 mi
557 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data