The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)
€ 68,100
![Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_55_AMG_R171.png)
€ 51,700
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_Z4_E89.webp)
€ 68,100
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 55 AMG is 15.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1271
1794
1970
1291
1790
1951
1794 mm
Width
1790 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1951 mm
1271 mm
Height
1291 mm
2430
4087
2496
4239
4087 mm
Length
4239 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2496 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
![Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_55_AMG_R171.png)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.75 %
![BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i Sport-Automatic DKG (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_Z4_E89.png)
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
R171
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 113.989
Engine Code
N54-B30
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3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
355 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
355 bhp
302 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
510 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
510 NM
400 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
▶ REPLAY
4.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
4.34 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
24 mpg
31 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
362 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
380 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
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 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
310 kg
Maximum Payload
255 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data