The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 37,400
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 49,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

ⓘ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 sDrive30i.
Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
71.3
79
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i 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 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
95.7
162.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i 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 sDrive30i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
R172
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.9 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
539 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLC 180
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data