The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 43,400
Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) Mercedes SLK 250 d
€ 45,800
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 d is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
162.8 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 651.980
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 d
201 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 d
369 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 d
53 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 d
848 mi
412 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 d
90.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 250 d
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data