BMW Z4 Roadster (2006 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 343 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,195 kg against 1,495 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2006 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 343 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 365 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 8.2 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 12.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,092 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,298 – 1,303 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,494 – 2,497 mm | 2,431 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,195 – 1,410 kg | 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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