BMW Z4 sDrive20i vs Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

BMW Z4 sDrive20i

Convertible · Gasoline · RWD

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Convertible · Gasoline

Car A

BMW Z4 sDrive20i

The BMW Z4 sDrive20i blends two-seat roadster fun with efficient running and a price that reads as good value in its segment. Best for city drives and weekend trips, it trades practicality and outright pace for balance and usability.

2 seatsConvertibleGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

A performance-focused two-seater that blends premium comfort with serious speed. Very quick acceleration and a 300 km/h top speed suit road trips and spirited drives, but space and efficiency are limited.

2 seatsConvertibleGasoline5-star safety476 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssecondary usage match

Usage fit

Family 33 / 22

City 41 / 12

Budget / value 56 / 11

Road trip 38 / 50

Performance 43 / 45

Cargo 7 / 3

Practical 25 / 6

Premium 49 / 84

Winter 34 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW Z4 sDrive20i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW Z4 sDrive20i Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

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Pros & cons

BMW Z4 sDrive20i

Good value in its segment at 49,000
Efficient for its class with 6.5 L/100 km combined
RWD balance and 0–100 km/h in 6.6 s deliver confident everyday performance
Strong safety standing based on ranking signals
Only two seats; not suited to family duty
281 L trunk limits luggage flexibility
197 hp may feel modest if you want high-performance thrills
Gasoline-only; no hybrid option for ultra-low consumption

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Rapid 0–100 km/h in 3.2 s
300 km/h top speed for serious performance
V8 biturbo punch (476 hp, 700 Nm) for effortless passing
Strong safety ranking in its class
Two seats only; not family-friendly
Small trunk (200 L) limits luggage
11.2 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t efficient
Premium price (~140,000) if performance isn’t your main priority

Verdict

Pick BMW Z4 sDrive20i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW Z4 sDrive20i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 11.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL puts out 476 hp vs 197 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW Z4 sDrive20i

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Verdict

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