Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs BMW Z8 vs BMW Z4 E89 LCI
Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
sDrive18i
sDrive18i AT
sDrive20i
sDrive20i AT
sDrive28i
sDrive28i AT
sDrive35i
sDrive35i DCT
sDrive35is DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
203 L / 7.2 cu-ft
180 L / 6.4 cu-ft ~ 310 L / 10.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
240 kg / 529 lbs
330 kg / 728 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1317 mm / 51.9 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1790 mm / 70.5 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1511.0 mm / 59.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
18 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in
2496 mm / 98.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
S62B50
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
4.9 L / 301.5 cu-in / 4941.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Manual
Production
Availability
2000 ~ 2005
2013 ~ 2016
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
86%
86%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
- Great retro styling
- Decent drivetrain
- Superb styling
- New DCT option for N54-powered cars
- Reasonably good handling
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Ridiculous price new and used
- MacPherson front suspension
- Unreliable N20 engine
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