The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 38,100
€ 38,800
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 Compressor is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
51
70
78.9
50.8
70.5
76.8
70 in
Width
70.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51 in
Height
50.8 in
95.7
161.7
98.3
166.9
161.7 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
R171
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.954
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
16.93 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
565 mi
417 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
145.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
