The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 49,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 60,000
 Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
95.7
163.2
166.9 in
Length
163.2 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 276.822
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
557 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data