The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)

€ 40,200
Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20) Mercedes SLC 200
€ 34,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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 200 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i.
Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)
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 200 (16 - 20)
95.7
162.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
162.7 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3803 lb
Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 274.920
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 200
181 hp
154 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLC 200
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Performance

Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 200

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

 REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200
17.72 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
611 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 200
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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