The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 73,500
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
€ 38,800
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (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 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
162.8 in
Length
166.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
R172
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 152.980
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

Performance

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
29 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
417 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data