2016 BMW Z4 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

2016 BMW Z4

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	22	34	$46,225	$49,700
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	17	24	$53,400	$57,500
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35is	17	24	$61,540	$66,350

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2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLK 2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55	19	28	$67,518	$72,600
SLK 2-Door Roadster SLK 300	25	32	$43,710	$47,000
SLK 2-Door Roadster SLK 350	21	29	$55,056	$59,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,225

$67,518

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,700

$72,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$1210 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more of a weekend-getaway machine than a canyon-carver; but with mini-SL style and some unrivaled tech features, if offers up roadster thrills with fewer sacrifices in comfort.

TCC Likes

Strong, efficient base turbo four (28i)
Tight, quiet retractable hardtop
Good ride-and-handling balance

Tight, refined interior with the top up
Four, six, or eight cylinders
Great features like Airscarf

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Not much space
Somewhat cluttered dash

Styling not as unified as in other Mercedes models
Tight for tall drivers
Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

52.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

50.8

51.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

98.3

95.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

59.5

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

163.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

34.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P255/35YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P235/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3263

3583

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1450

398 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

415 @ 6800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.35

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

2.86

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.68

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW Z4

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Body Style

Roadster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

8.0 (Est)

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