The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)

€ 49,000
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 42,500
 Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 SLK 250.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.4
79.7
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
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 SLK 250 (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
170.2 in
Length
162.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 271.861
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
539 mi
541 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
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