The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 57,300
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
€ 50,000
![Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 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.
€ 50,000
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
50.6
70.5
76.8
51.1
70.4
78.9
70.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
50.6 in
Height
51.1 in
98.3
167.1
95.7
161.7
167.1 in
Length
161.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %
![Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.png)
General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
E89
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 272.969
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
335 hp
301 hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
332 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
10.53 lb/hp
10.88 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
380 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
380 mi
473 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
170.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data