The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 57,300
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
€ 44,900
![Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.webp)
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 0.2 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 280
1284
1790
1951
1296
1788
2005
1790 mm
Width
1788 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1284 mm
Height
1296 mm
2496
4244
2430
4107
4244 mm
Length
4107 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 280
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.75 %
![Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.png)
General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 280
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
335 bhp
at 5900 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
335 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
450 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
4.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.4 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
4.78 kg/bhp
6.4 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
380 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
380 mi
478 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).
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
170.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data