The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 38,100

€ 61,000

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster M40i.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
51
70
78.9
51.3
73.4
79.7
70 in
Width
73.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
51 in
Height
51.3 in
95.7
161.7
97.2
170.2
161.7 in
Length
170.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.66 %

General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
R171
Generation
G29
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 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 271.954
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
335 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
16.93 lb/hp
10.59 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
31 mpg
33 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
565 mi
455 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data