The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
€ 38,100

€ 51,700

€ 38,100
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 Compressor is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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 sDrive35i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.13 %

General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 271.954
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 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
16.93 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
31 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
565 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
145.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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