The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
€ 40,100

€ 51,700

€ 40,100
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 250 CDI is 10.5 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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 CDI
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.88 %

General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N54
OM 651.980
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 bhp
302 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
500 NM
400 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
7.81 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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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