The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is M DKG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 57,600

€ 43,900

€ 57,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 sDrive35is is 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 250 d.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
50.6
70.5
76.8
51.2
71.3
79
70.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
50.6 in
Height
51.2 in
98.3
167.1
95.7
162.7
167.1 in
Length
162.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
E89
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.980


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
335 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 250 d
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
10.53 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
26 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes SLC 250 d
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
848 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
380 mi
848 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
170.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLC 250 d
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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