The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)

€ 45,800
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 43,400
 Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) Mercedes SLK 250 d
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 250 d.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
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 SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
95.7
162.8
166.9 in
Length
162.8 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
229 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 d

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 d

▶ REPLAY
13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
13.06 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 d
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
848 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
412 mi
848 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 d
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250 d
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data