The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 43,400
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 40,300
 Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 sDrive30i is 5.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
70
78.9
70.5 in
Width
70 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
166.9 in
Length
161.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3759 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.02 %
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 271.954
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
12.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
12.93 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
544 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
402 mi
544 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data