The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)

€ 46,800
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) Mercedes SLC 300
€ 36,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 300 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i.
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (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 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)
95.7
162.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
162.7 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLC 300
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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
242 hp
154 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Performance

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 300

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 300
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLC 300
642 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 300
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLC 300
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