Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 vs BMW Z4 sDrive 35is
| Category | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 305 / 300 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1471 / 3243 | 1601 / 3530 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 212 / 209 |
| Average price | €48,000 | €62,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.60 | 1:42.30 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:16.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.6 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.7 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.0 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.8 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.3 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.5 s | 17.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.7 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.2 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.1 s |
General performance
| Category | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.3 kph (39.3 mph) | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 sDrive 35is is the fastest by considerable margin.
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