The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 35,300
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 43,300
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLC 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i.
Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
71.3
79
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.4
79.7
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
51.2 in
Height
51.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
95.7
162.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
97.2
170.2
162.7 in
Length
170.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
R172
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 274.910
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
194 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Performance

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.55 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
529 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data