The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
€ 46,800
€ 43,400
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 300 is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
General
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 274.920
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
242 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
12.93 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLC 300
41 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes SLC 300
642 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 300
109.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
