The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)

€ 41,200
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 43,400
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

ⓘ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 280 is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
70.4 in
Width
70.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
95.7
161
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
161 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.35 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
R171
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.942
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
12.93 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
24 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
183.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data