The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
€ 40,300

€ 49,300

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.45 %

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
▶ REPLAY
17.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
17.24 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
29 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
544 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
544 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 Compressor
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data