The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 39,000
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 44,900
 Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
70.5
76.8
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
70.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
166.9 in
Length
161.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
18.21 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
503 mi
478 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data