The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16)
€ 43,900

€ 44,300

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 250 d is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i.
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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 sDrive28i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.11 %

General
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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 sDrive28i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.980
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
201 hp
242 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 250 d
53 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
848 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data