The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
€ 39,400
Mercedes SLK 200 € 51,700
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 39,400
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 SLK 200 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
71.3 in
Width
70.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.2 in
Height
50.8 in
162.8 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.32 %
General
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 271.820
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
181 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
17.48 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
583 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
121.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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