The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 61,100
![Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLC_43_AMG_R172.png)
€ 39,000
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_Z4_E89.webp)
€ 61,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 43 AMG is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i.
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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
163.2
98.3
166.9
163.2 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
![Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLC_43_AMG_R172.png)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
General
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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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 N20
M 276.822
Engine Code
N20-B20
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
385 hp
181 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
▶ REPLAY
9.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
9.13 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
460 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 43 AMG
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data