BMW Z4 E89 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

2009–2016 vs 2011–2020 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Z4 E89 4,239 mm, SLK R172 4,143 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 E89 310 l, SLK R172 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km, SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 E89 115–250 kW, SLK R172 115–310 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 E89 29 items (Base), SLK R172 36 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020 · 13 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,239 mm	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm
Height	Height1,291 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,496 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–123 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2011–2020
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines13
Power	Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)	Power115–310 kW (156–421 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.6–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18i	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35is	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 55 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E89 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

Length: BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm (a 96 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,496 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 310 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E89 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E89 uses 6.6 l/100 km (sDrive18i); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E89 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The strongest BMW Z4 E89 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (sDrive35is); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG).

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