The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)

€ 47,700
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
€ 49,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

ⓘ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 350 Sportmotor is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)
70.5
76.8
70.4 in
Width
70.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.1 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
161.7 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 272.969
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.73 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
25 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
458 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 350 Sportmotor
179.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data