The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
€ 46,200
![Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171.png)
€ 51,700
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_Z4_E89.webp)
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51.1
70.4
77.6
50.8
70.5
76.8
70.4 in
Width
70.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.1 in
Height
50.8 in
95.7
161
98.3
166.9
161 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
![Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171.png)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.45 %
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
General
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
R171
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 350
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 272.963
Engine Code
N54-B30
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
268 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
12.05 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
22 mpg
26 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
403 mi
380 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
204.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data