The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

€ 49,000
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 37,400
 Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SLC 180.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.4
79.7
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
71.3
79
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.3 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
97.2
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
95.7
162.7
170.2 in
Length
162.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
G29
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
154 hp
Mercedes SLC 180
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 180

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

▶ REPLAY
13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.9 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
13.06 lb/hp
20.9 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
539 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
113.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLC 180
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data