The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
€ 46,200

€ 49,300

€ 46,200
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 350 is 15 cm shorter, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1298
1788
1970
1291
1790
1951
1788 mm
Width
1790 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1951 mm
1298 mm
Height
1291 mm
2430
4089
2496
4239
4089 mm
Length
4239 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2496 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.28 %

General
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
R171
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 272.963
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
268 bhp
302 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
350 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
350 NM
400 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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5.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
5.47 kg/bhp
5.23 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
403 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
403 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
204.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
255 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
255 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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