The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)

€ 49,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 42,500
 Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 250.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 250
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)
70.5
76.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
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 (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
166.9 in
Length
162.8 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 250
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.63 %
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 250
E89
Generation
R172
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 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N54-B30
Engine Code
M 271.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250

▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
364 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
541 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 250
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data