The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

€ 38,800
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 35,300
 Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
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 Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
95.7
162.7
166.9 in
Length
162.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
201 hp
154 hp
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 180

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
16.51 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
417 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
155.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 180
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