Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2006 – 2008) vs BMW Z4 Coupe (2006 – 2009): 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 Coupe uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,495 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2006 – 2008
|
BMW
Z4 Coupe
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 265 – 343 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 315 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 5.0 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.6 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,087 mm | 4,092 – 4,112 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,288 – 1,298 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,494 – 2,497 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,495 kg | 1,325 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.