BMW Z4 sDrive 35is vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
| Category | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1530 / 3373 | 1601 / 3530 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 212 / 209 |
| Average price | €63,000 | €62,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.70 | 1:16.10 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:43.40 | 1:42.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.9 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.0 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.5 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.3 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.4 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.5 s | 17.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.0 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 103.1 mph | 13.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 12.4 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 11.5 s | 8.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 21.5 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 26.5 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.9 s | 4.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.8 s | 13.1 s |
General performance
| Category | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.2 s @ 1837 ft | 18.6 s @ 1588 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.7 kph (41.4 mph) | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (464 ft) | 143 m (468 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 350 | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 67 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 sDrive 35is is the fastest by considerable margin.
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