The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)

€ 44,900
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 49,300
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300

ⓘ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 sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 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 sDrive35i (09 - 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 sDrive35i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.61 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 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
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
478 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
172.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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