The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)

€ 49,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 46,200
 Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08) Mercedes SLK 350
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 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
51.1 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 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 350
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %
Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
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 272.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
268 hp
Mercedes SLK 350
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350

▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
403 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data