The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
€ 61,100

€ 51,700

€ 61,100
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 43 AMG is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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 sDrive35i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 276.822
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
385 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
▶ REPLAY
9.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
9.13 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
29 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
460 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
153.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data