The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)
€ 37,300

€ 38,100

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
50.8
70.5
76.8
51
70
77.6
70.5 in
Width
70 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
98.3
166.9
95.7
161
166.9 in
Length
161 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 271.944


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
181 hp
161 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
17.91 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
35 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
503 mi
494 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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