The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

€ 49,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 35,300
 Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 sDrive35i is 10.6 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
1291
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
1790
1951
1301
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
1810
2006
1790 mm
Width
1810 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2006 mm
1291 mm
Height
1301 mm
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
2496
4239
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
2430
4133
4239 mm
Length
4133 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.18 %
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes SLC 180
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
400 NM
250 NM
Mercedes SLC 180

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

▶ REPLAY
5.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
5.23 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLC 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
30 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 180
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data