The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (19 - ..)
€ 46,800

€ 41,000

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLC 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i.
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
51.2
71.3
79
51.3
73.4
79.7
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
51.2 in
Height
51.3 in
95.7
162.7
97.2
170.2
162.7 in
Length
170.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
R172
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 274.920
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
242 hp
194 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 300
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
642 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes SLC 300
642 mi
475 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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).
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 sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data