The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Automatic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 46,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i € 44,900
Mercedes SLK 280
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
70.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
166.9 in
Length
161.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 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
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
13.62 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
503 mi
478 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).
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data