The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 36,400
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 53,100
 Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 350
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
70.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
50.8 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
166.9 in
Length
162.8 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 276.956
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
201 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SLK 350
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.24 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
16.23 lb/hp
11.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
28 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
402 mi
525 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
161.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data