The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 44,900

€ 36,600

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i.
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
51.2
71.3
79
50.8
70.5
76.8
71.3 in
Width
70.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.2 in
Height
50.8 in
95.7
162.8
98.3
166.9
162.8 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 271.861
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 hp
154 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.45 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
38 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
601 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
117.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data