The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)

€ 44,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
€ 41,200
 Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 sDrive28i is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16)
70.5
76.8
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
70.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
95.7
161
166.9 in
Length
161 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.37 %
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
13.44 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
35 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
503 mi
449 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
128.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data