BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Sporty stance and strong road presence Great driving dynamics  Read More	Great handling Friendly driving dynamics Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Low ground clearance  Read More	Dated interior styling Limited performance by sports car standards   Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Drive Type	RWD	--

Performance

Engine Displacement	1998 cc	1595 cc
Power	163 hp	156 hp
Torque	320 Nm	250 Nm
Top Speed	241 kmph	226 kmph
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	6.8 s	8.1 s
Fuel Consumption	6.5	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	281 L	225 L
Seating Capacity	2 seats	2 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52 L	60 L
Length	4324 mm	4133 mm
Width	2024 mm	2006 mm
Height	1304 mm	1301 mm
Wheel Base	2470 mm	2430 mm
Front Tread	1609 mm	1559 mm
Rear Tread	1616 mm	1565 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1480 kg	1435 kg
Gross Weight	1725 kg	1750 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Sports Suspension

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	225/50 R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.2 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	No
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	No	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve	1.6L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.6L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	No
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	No	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	--
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Moon Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED

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