Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isvsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35is

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    845 km
    525 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35isMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
845km525mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,244mm167in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
167g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35isMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
611 km
380 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
845 km
525 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35isMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
845 km
525 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
167 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89) 35isMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 234 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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