The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
€ 43,900
€ 36,400
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 250 d is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
General
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.980
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
201 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLC 250 d
53 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
848 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
90.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
