The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 42,600
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 49,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLK 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
51.3
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
73.4
79.7
70.4 in
Width
73.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
51 in
Height
51.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
97.2
170.2
161.7 in
Length
170.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
R171
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 272.942
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
295 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
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

246 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
39 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
539 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
176.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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