The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20)
€ 43,400
€ 40,200
€ 43,400
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 sDrive30i is 4.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 200.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 200
50.8
70.5
76.8
51.2
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
98.3
166.9
95.7
162.7
166.9 in
Length
162.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 200
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLC 200
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 200
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 200
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 200
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12.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
12.93 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 200
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
402 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
402 mi
611 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
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).
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 sDrive30i
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes SLC 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
