The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)

€ 35,300
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 49,300
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300

ⓘ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 Mercedes SLC 180 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
71.3 in
Width
70.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.2 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
95.7
162.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
162.7 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.19 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 274.910
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.55 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data