The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 41,000
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_G29.png)
€ 50,000
![Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.webp)
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
51.3
73.4
79.7
51.1
70.4
78.9
73.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.3 in
Height
51.1 in
97.2
170.2
95.7
161.7
170.2 in
Length
161.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_G29.png)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
![Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.png)
General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
G29
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 272.969
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
194 hp
301 hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
16.82 lb/hp
10.88 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
475 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
475 mi
473 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data