The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)
€ 36,400

€ 38,100

€ 36,400
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 sDrive23i is 5.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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 sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.38 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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 sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 271.944


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
201 hp
161 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
16.23 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
28 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
402 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
402 mi
494 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 sDrive23i
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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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