BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz SLC (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,020
- Z4: 14 hp more, 2.0 s quicker to 60.
- SLC: wins no measure.
- Z4 wins 3 of 8 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Z4 | SLC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,695 | $51,715 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 241 hp | Z4 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | Z4 |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 10.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 9.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | About the same |
| Length | 170.7 in | 162.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,287 lb | 3,384 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.4 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s published | 5.8 s tested | Z4 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i RWD $49,700 | SLC 300 RWD $49,950 | $250 |
| SLC 300 RWD $49,950 | Z4 sDrive 30i Roadster 2D RWD $49,700 | $250 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Z4 | SLC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,695 | $51,715 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $59,228 | $60,248 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Z4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Z4 | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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