The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)

€ 46,800
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) Mercedes SLC 300
€ 51,700
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
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 sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
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 sDrive35i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 274.920
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
242 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 300

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLC 300
41 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLC 300
642 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 300
109.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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