The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 60,000
€ 43,300
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLC 43 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i.
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
163.2
97.2
170.2
163.2 in
Length
170.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
General
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 276.822
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
362 hp
194 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
9.71 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
30 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
557 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
557 mi
529 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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