The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)

€ 44,900
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 36,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i.
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
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 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
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 sDrive20i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3803 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
R171
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 272.942
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
181 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
478 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data