The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,600
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 45,800
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 42,600
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 280 is 5.2 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 (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
70.4 in
Width
70.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
161.7 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
3318 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (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 automatic 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 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 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
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
412 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 280
176.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 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