The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

€ 36,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 35,300
 Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 sDrive20i is 10.6 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
1291
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
1790
1951
1301
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
1810
2006
1790 mm
Width
1810 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2006 mm
1291 mm
Height
1301 mm
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
2496
4239
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
2430
4133
4239 mm
Length
4133 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1725 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.38 %
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
181 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes SLC 180
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
270 NM
250 NM
Mercedes SLC 180

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
8.12 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLC 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
42 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
503 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLC 180
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data