The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)

€ 52,000
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 42,600
 Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 13.2 cm longer, 0.2 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
1291
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)
1790
1951
1296
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
1788
2005
1790 mm
Width
1788 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1291 mm
Height
1296 mm
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)
2496
4239
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
2430
4107
4239 mm
Length
4107 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1755 kg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10 %
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SLK 280

Performance

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

71 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

▶ REPLAY
5.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
5.3 kg/bhp
6.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
380 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
170.4 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
170.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data