The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 39,400

€ 39,600

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 SLK 200 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i.
Mercedes SLK 200
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
162.8
98.3
166.9
162.8 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %

General
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 271.820
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
181 hp
181 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
17.48 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
37 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
583 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 SLK 200
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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