The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)
€ 42,300

€ 34,300

€ 42,300
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
71.3
79
50.8
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
95.7
162.7
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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

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

9-speed automatic 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200
18.03 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
40 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
632 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 200
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 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