The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)

€ 45,800
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 42,300
 Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) Mercedes SLC 200
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (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 sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (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 sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 200
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 200

▶ REPLAY
13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
13.06 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 200
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
412 mi
632 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes SLC 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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