BMW Z4 G29 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

2018–present vs 2011–2020 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Z4 G29 4,324 mm, SLK R172 4,143 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 G29 281 l, SLK R172 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 G29 6.3 l/100 km, SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 G29 145–285 kW, SLK R172 115–310 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 G29 26 items (Base), SLK R172 36 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 G292018–present · 5 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 G292018–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,324 mm	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm
Width	Width1,864 mm	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm
Height	Height1,304 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,470 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,640 kg	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank60 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2011–2020
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines13
Power	Power145–285 kW (197–387 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	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · sDrive30i	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · M40i	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 trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · M Sport	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-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✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 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✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
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 · Safety8 · 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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
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-theft2 · 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 G29 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

Length: BMW Z4 G29 4,324 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm (a 181 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,470 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 281 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 G29 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The most frugal BMW Z4 G29 uses 6.3 l/100 km (sDrive30i); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 G29 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The strongest BMW Z4 G29 makes 285 kW (387 hp) (M40i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG).

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