The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)

€ 41,200
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 51,700
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 41,200
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 280 is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
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 sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
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 sDrive35i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 272.942
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
24 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
183.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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