The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 49,000
€ 44,900
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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
73.4
79.7
51.2
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
97.2
170.2
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
3307 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
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
7-speed automatic 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
151 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
13.06 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
39 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
539 mi
601 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 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








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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