The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)

€ 53,100
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 350
€ 36,400
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
71.3 in
Width
70.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.2 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
162.8 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
R172
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 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 276.956
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
302 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

▶ REPLAY
11.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
11.24 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
33 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
402 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
525 mi
402 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
134.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 350
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data