The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 49,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 43,500
 Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
70.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
95.7
161
166.9 in
Length
161 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.61 %
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data