The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 46,800

€ 57,600

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is.
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
51.2
71.3
79
50.6
70.5
76.8
71.3 in
Width
70.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.2 in
Height
50.6 in
95.7
162.7
98.3
167.1
162.7 in
Length
167.1 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %

General
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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 sDrive35is
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
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
242 hp
335 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Performance
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLC 300
41 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLC 300
642 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 300
109.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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