The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20)

€ 38,800
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 40,200
 Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20) Mercedes SLC 200
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

ⓘ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 200.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 200
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20)
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 200 (16 - 20)
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 200
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %
Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 200
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 200
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 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
201 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLC 200
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 200

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 200
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 200

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
16.51 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 200
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
29 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
417 mi
611 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
155.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes SLC 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Mercedes SLC 200
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