The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)
€ 45,800
€ 49,600
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 200
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
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 sDrive35i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.98 %
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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 274
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 274.920
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
181 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
17.91 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
36 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
565 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 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








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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