The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 42,600
Mercedes SLK 280 € 57,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,600
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is.
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
70.4 in
Width
70.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51 in
Height
50.6 in
161.7 in
Length
167.1 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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 sDrive35is
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 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
335 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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).
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
176.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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