The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 42,500
![Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R172.png)
€ 52,000
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_Z4_E89-13.webp)
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 250 is 10.5 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1301
1810
2006
1291
1790
1951
1810 mm
Width
1790 mm
2006 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1951 mm
1301 mm
Height
1291 mm
2430
4134
2496
4239
4134 mm
Length
4239 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2496 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
![Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R172.png)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.81 %
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i M DKG (13 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89-13.png)
General
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 271.861
Engine Code
N54-B30
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 bhp
302 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
310 NM
400 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_SLK_R172.png)
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/BMW_Z4_E89-13.png)
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250
7.34 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
541 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
541 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 250
130.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
255 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data